Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Lead

Hitachi, Ltd.; Stone; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to drive strategic sourcing and supplier management across the UK. You will negotiate contracts, analyse markets, and lead tendering activities to ensure value and supply continuity, working with internal stakeholders and suppliers to deliver successful projects and operations.

The role requires proactive commercial acumen, strong stakeholder management, and a hands‑on approach to improving supplier performance within a global

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related discipline.
• Proven experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or supply chain management.
• Experience with supplier onboarding and performance improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with objectives and priorities.
• Lead sourcing and tendering activities for materials and services.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, terms and long‑term agreements.
• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to identify opportunities.
• Create and manage supplier agreements in line with governance processes.
• Support sourcing initiatives across diverse suppliers and stakeholders.
• Manage supplier onboarding with local procurement and quality teams.
• Conduct regular supplier reviews and drive continuous improvement.
• Contribute to procurement performance targets and cost optimization.
• Build relationships across procurement, engineering, operations, finance and project teams.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Market analysis

Stakeholder management

Tendering

Cost reduction

Project execution

Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to drive strategic sourcing and supplier management across the UK. You will negotiate contracts, analyse markets, and lead tendering activities to ensure value and supply continuity, working with internal stakeholders and suppliers to deliver successful projects and operations.

The role requires proactive commercial acumen, strong stakeholder management, and a hands‑on approach to improving supplier performance within a global