Flexible Hours Project Supply Chain Lead

Hitachi, Ltd.; Birmingham; Hybride; GBP 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Résumé du poste

Hitachi Energy UK Limited is seeking a Project Supply Chain Specialist to manage project-focused supply chains, ensuring timely delivery of materials, and aligning with cost and quality targets.

You will collaborate with project teams, suppliers and internal stakeholders, own the end-to-end lifecycle, and drive risk mitigation, efficiency, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in supply chain management, with project-oriented exposure.
• Proven track record of managing complex supply chains for large-scale industrial or energy projects.
• Strong procurement, logistics, inventory management, and contract negotiation knowledge.
• Proficiency with supply chain software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, demanding project environment.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, APICS) are a plus.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement project-specific supply chain strategies aligned with timelines.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management for project materials and services.
• Monitor supplier performance and address issues to ensure on-time delivery and quality.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineering, procurement and logistics teams to forecast needs.
• Manage inventory levels and optimize material flow to sites.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and cost overruns.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, policies and ethical sourcing.
• Generate reports on supply chain performance, savings, and risk.
• Lead and mentor a team of supply chain professionals.

Connaissances

3+ years project-oriented supply chain

Procurement

Logistics

Inventory management

Contract negotiation

ERP systems (SAP)

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Ethical sourcing

Formation

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

Master's degree preferred

Outils

SAP

Description du poste

Hitachi Energy UK Limited is seeking a Project Supply Chain Specialist to manage project-focused supply chains, ensuring timely delivery of materials, and aligning with cost and quality targets.

You will collaborate with project teams, suppliers and internal stakeholders, own the end-to-end lifecycle, and drive risk mitigation, efficiency, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.