Strategic Project Supply Chain Lead (Remote)

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy UK Limited in Birmingham is seeking a Project Supply Chain Specialist to lead the full lifecycle of supply chain activities for major projects. You will drive supplier selection, negotiate contracts, monitor performance, and coordinate with project teams, engineering, procurement, and logistics to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

The role emphasizes risk management, process optimization, and collaboration across functions, with remote work options and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field.
• Proven track record in project‑oriented supply chains.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project-specific supply chain strategies for large-scale projects.
• Manage supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management for project materials and services.
• Monitor and track supplier performance; address issues to ensure on-time delivery and quality.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineering, procurement and logistics to forecast material needs.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks including delays and cost overruns.
• Optimize logistics and transportation to support efficient material flow to sites.

Skills

Supply chain

Project management

Procurement

Logistics

Contract negotiation

SAP

ERP systems

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Hitachi Energy UK Limited in Birmingham is seeking a Project Supply Chain Specialist to lead the full lifecycle of supply chain activities for major projects. You will drive supplier selection, negotiate contracts, monitor performance, and coordinate with project teams, engineering, procurement, and logistics to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

The role emphasizes risk management, process optimization, and collaboration across functions, with remote work options and opportunities to