Factory Procurement Teamlead | Satigny, Switzerland

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Satigny; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Switzerland seeks an experienced Factory Procurement Team Lead to orchestrate procurement, planning, and supplier performance, ensuring material availability and on-time production.

You will lead a cross-functional team, drive continuous improvement, leverage SAP S2P processes, and partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality and Shared Services to deliver sustainable results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field.
• Several years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Planning, or Manufacturing Operations.
• Previous leadership or team lead experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier management, inventory management, and material planning.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Fluent in French and English; additional languages are a plus.
• Knowledge of S2P processes and procurement digitalization, CP.../CSCP or similar certifications is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the factory procurement team to foster collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Ensure material availability and support on-time production and customer delivery.
• Drive supplier performance through regular reviews and improvement initiatives.
• Handle escalations related to supply shortages, logistics issues, and supplier risks.
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality and Shared Services to achieve objectives.
• Optimize procurement processes, master data, inventory levels, and supplier collaboration.
• Lead continuous improvement and SAP S2P digitization initiatives.
• Support department leadership and contribute to long-term Planning & Fulfillment development.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Decision making

Fluent French

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Factory Procurement Team Lead to join our Planning & Fulfillment organization. In this key role, you will act as the primary interface between factory operations, procurement, supply chain, and shared service teams, ensuring material availability, supply reliability, and continuous improvement of procurement processes.

You will lead operational procurement activities, drive supplier performance, support production continuity, and coach procurement professionals while contributing to strategic supply chain initiatives. This position combines leadership, operational excellence, stakeholder management, and continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead and develop the factory procurement team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure material availability and support on-time production and customer delivery.
• Drive supplier performance through regular reviews, performance monitoring, and improvement initiatives.
• Manage escalations related to supply shortages, logistics issues, and supplier risks, coordinating cross-functional actions when required
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Shared Services to achieve business objectives.
• Optimize procurement processes, master data, inventory levels, and supplier collaboration.
• Lead continuous improvement and digitalization initiatives, including SAP S2P processes.
• Support department leadership and contribute to the long-term development of the Planning & Fulfillment organization.

Your Background

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Several years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Planning, or Manufacturing Operations.
• Previous leadership, team lead, or coordination experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier management, inventory management, and material planning.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Fluent in French and in English. Additional languages are an advantage.
• Knowledge of S2P processes and procurement digitalization, APICS/ASCM, CPSM, CSCP, or similar supply chain certifications are considered a plus.

More about us

Hitachi Energy is shaping the future of energy with innovative technologies for a sustainable and reliable power supply. We offer a modern working environment, a strong team and the opportunity to contribute to forward-looking solutions.

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world's energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today's generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.