Head of SCM IMS Tower for IT Sourcing & Supplier Management (f/m/d)

Hitachi Energy; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 150’000 - 200’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hitachi Energy seeks a Head of SCM IMS Tower for IT Sourcing & Supplier Management in Zurich. This role offers significant accountability for a global IT spend of $650–700 million, leading specialized teams, and engaging with corporate leaders to drive innovation and value in sourcing strategies.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years in IT procurement, sourcing, or supplier management with at least 5 years of leadership.
• Proven direct expertise in contract negotiation and multi-country supplier relationships.

Aufgaben

• Accountable for delivery of IT sourcing teams across multiple categories.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives aligning with business goals and technology roadmap.
• Manage supplier relationships and risks, ensuring compliance and maximizing value.

Kenntnisse

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

MBA preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Head of SCM IMS Tower for IT Sourcing & Supplier Management (f/m/d)

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Head of SCM IMS Tower for IT Sourcing & Supplier Management (f/m/d)

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The opportunity

Join us as Head of SCM IMS Tower for IT Sourcing & Supplier Management - a high-impact senior role at the intersection of technology, procurement, and strategic supplier engagement. You are fully accountable for a global IT spend of $650–700 million, leading three specialized teams of Sourcing Professionals and Vendor Managers across Hardware, Software, and Services. Representing our business unit Hitachi Energy you also have a seat on the Global IT Sourcing Board of corporate Hitachi Limited. This is your opportunity to shape our digitalization roadmap, consulting our business and corporate CIOs and delivering sourcing strategies that drive innovation, resilience, and long-term value across the enterprise!

The opportunity

Join us as Head of SCM IMS Tower for IT Sourcing & Supplier Management - a high-impact senior role at the intersection of technology, procurement, and strategic supplier engagement. You are fully accountable for a global IT spend of $650–700 million, leading three specialized teams of Sourcing Professionals and Vendor Managers across Hardware, Software, and Services. Representing our business unit Hitachi Energy you also have a seat on the Global IT Sourcing Board of corporate Hitachi Limited. This is your opportunity to shape our digitalization roadmap, consulting our business and corporate CIOs and delivering sourcing strategies that drive innovation, resilience, and long-term value across the enterprise!

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Accountable for delivery of high-performing IT sourcing team across Hardware, Software, and Services categories
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, aligning IT procurement with business goals and technology roadmap
• Manage supplier relationships and risks, ensuring compliance and maximizing service value
• Achieve continuous cost improvements and efficiency through effective spend management, digitalization, and portfolio optimization
• Direct contract negotiations, securing favorable terms while addressing legal, data, and cybersecurity risks
• Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Legal, Finance, and business units to align sourcing strategies
• Monitor and report supplier performance, market trends, and cost savings to senior leadership
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines
  
  

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; MBA preferred
• 10+ years in IT procurement, sourcing, or supplier management, including a minimum 5 years of direct leadership
• Proven expertise in contract negotiation and managing complex, multi-country supplier relationships
• Strong understanding of IT domains like SaaS, IaaS, enterprise software, cybersecurity, and networking
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, juggle multiple priorities, and deliver under pressure
• Track record of aligning IT sourcing strategies with business goals and driving measurable impact
  
  
  

More About Us

Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future.

We employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing and IT Services and IT Consulting

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