Category Specialist

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Vadodara; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED is seeking a seasoned supply chain professional to design and optimize category strategies, aligning with organizational goals. You will collaborate across sales, procurement and finance to forecast demand, develop supply plans and manage risks while ensuring compliant, cost-efficient operations.

The role emphasizes supplier performance management, contract adherence and adherence to Hitachi Energy's safety and integrity values across global operations.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical with 7–9 years in strategic sourcing at an MNC in a related field.
• Experience in development of electrical components like current/voltage transformers, MV panel, sensors, cables, etc.
• Knowledge of zero-base costing and bidding/auction processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize supply chain strategies for your category.
• Coordinate with sales, procurement, and finance to forecast demand and create supply plans.
• Assess and manage risks to supply chain operations and disruptions.
• Monitor and adjust activities to meet market conditions and cost-reduction targets.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal guidelines in supply chain ops.
• Evaluate supplier performance data and drive improvements in delivery and quality.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure adherence to contracts and standards.
• Uphold Hitachi Energy’s safety and integrity values.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Electrical components knowledge

Costing / Zero-base costing

Auction processes

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical

Job description

Location: Savli, Gujarat, India Job ID: R0117917 Date Posted: 2026-02-16 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Customer Service & Contact Center Operations Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Job Description: The opportunity Candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing Supply Chain strategies of his category that align with organizational goals and objectives. Contribute to the Objectives of Supply Chain Management, include risk management and mitigation, reducing costs, and staying updated with the latest industry practices.

How you’ll make an impact

• Developing and implementing supply chain strategies to improve performance and reduce costs
• Coordinating with other departments such as sales, procurement, and finance to forecast demand or create supply plans that ensure availability of materials
• Assessing and managing risks to supply chain operations due to potential disruptions or variances
• Monitoring and adjusting supply chain activities to meet changing market conditions, new business opportunities, or cost reduction strategies.
• Ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and ethical standards in all aspects of supply chain operations
• Implement & maintain processes to evaluate supplier performance data like delivery, quality etc. to identify opportunities for improvement
• Manage vendor relationships and monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and quality standards.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

Your background B. E (B. Tech) – Electrical with 7 to 9 years of experience in Strategic sourcing at MNC in relevant industry.

• Must have Experience/knowledge in the development of various Electrical components include Current transformers, Voltage transformers, LCC (Electrical MV panel), auxiliary switches, DC motor & other electrical bought out like cable, Sensors etc.
• Sound has knowledge & experience of Zero-base costing, various auction processes.

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