Strategic Sourcing Experienced Professional | Chennai, India

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. seeks an experienced Strategic Sourcing Professional to lead end-to-end tender and project procurement for large EPC programs.

You will own TSP and PPP, drive On-Time Delivery for long-lead equipment, and ensure cost, schedule, quality, and compliance targets are met. You will partner with Sales, Engineering, Project Controls, Construction, and global category teams to deliver reliable power infrastructure in a high-volume, fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• Five or more years of supply chain or procurement experience in EPC, grid automation, utilities, or similar.
• Proven track record managing large-scale procurement plans.
• Fluency in English, written and verbal, and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end tender and project procurement for large-scale EPC programs from pre-bid strategy through execution and closeout.
• Own the Tender Sourcing Plan (TSP) and Project Procurement Plan (PPP) and drive On-Time Delivery (OTD) for long-lead equipment.
• Embed Supply Chain into tender strategy, issue RFIs/RFQs, and perform techno-commercial evaluations.
• Develop procurement schedules with the Master Scheduler using Primavera P6, MS Project.
• Track milestones, manage supplier relationships, and publish weekly dashboards.
• Ensure compliance with ISO and other applicable standards, and manage expediting and risk mitigation.

Skills

ERP systems SAP

Primavera P6

MS Project

Power BI

Excel

English fluency

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Ariba

Power BI

Excel

SharePoint

Smartsheet

SAP ERP

Job description

Strategic Sourcing Experienced Professional

Lead end-to-end tender and project procurement for large-scale EPC programs, from pre-bid strategy through execution and closeout. Own the Tender Sourcing Plan (TSP) and Project Procurement Plan (PPP), drive On-Time Delivery (OTD) for long-lead and critical-path equipment, and ensure cost, schedule, quality, and compliance targets are met. Operate in a high-volume, fast-paced, multicultural environment and actively partner with Sales, Engineering, Project Controls, Construction, Quality, Legal, Finance, Transportation, Trade & Logistics, and global category teams to deliver reliable and sustainable power infrastructure.

Main Accountabilities - Responsibilities, Tasks & Interactions / Requirements - Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Experience / Key Performance Indicators / Tools & Systems

Role Overview

Lead end-to-end tender and project procurement for large-scale EPC programs, from pre-bid strategy through execution and closeout. Own the Tender Sourcing Plan (TSP) and Project Procurement Plan (PPP), drive On-Time Delivery (OTD) for long-lead and critical-path equipment, and ensure cost, schedule, quality, and compliance targets are met. Operate in a high-volume, fast-paced, multicultural environment and actively partner with Sales, Engineering, Project Controls, Construction, Quality, Legal, Finance, Transportation, Trade & Logistics, and global category teams to deliver reliable and sustainable power infrastructure.

• Tender Phase (Pre-Award)

• Embed Supply Chain into tender strategy by developing sourcing approaches, preliminary supplier lists, and should-cost estimates aligned with the bid schedule and risk profile.

• Issue compliant RFIs and RFQs in accordance with the sourcing strategy and perform techno-commercial evaluations with Engineering and Sales.

• Provide pricing, lead-time, logistics, inspection, and risk inputs to proposals, documenting supplier assumptions, alternatives, and value engineering options.

• Ensure tender compliance with corporate SCM policies, category strategies, and delegation of authority.

• Build and own the Tender Sourcing Plan (TSP).

• Project Procurement Planning & Execution (Post-Award)

• Build and own the Project Procurement Plan (PPP).

• Develop the procurement schedule with the Master Scheduler using Primavera P6, linking engineering deliverables to purchase-order placement, manufacturing milestones, FAT/SAT activities, and shipping windows.

• Anticipate, mitigate, and communicate delivery risks related to supply, capacity, geopolitical conditions, logistics, and quality; define triggers, mitigations, and recovery paths.

• Sourcing, Contracting & Supplier Management

• Support Category Management, as required, with RFQs, supplier follow-up, and communications for project-specific materials and services.

• Support Category Management in negotiating price, liquidated damages, warranties, Incoterms, payment milestones, performance guarantees, documentation and ITP requirements, and other commercial terms.

• Support Category Management in managing supplier relationships in partnership with regional, North America, and global teams, aligned with framework agreements and sustainability goals.

• Expediting & On-Time Delivery

• Implement tiered expediting plans for critical packages; conduct shop visits and status reviews; validate capacity, materials, and sub-tier performance.

• Track milestones including drawing approvals, material release, fabrication, coatings, assembly, testing, packing, and ship readiness; drive recovery plans for slippages through split shipments, alternate routings, and parallel documentation.

• Support the Transportation, Trade & Logistics manager with bookings, customs, and site-delivery sequencing; publish weekly look-ahead and OTD dashboards.

• Supplier Quality & Documentation

• Coordinate with Quality on Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), witness and hold points, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and NCR/SNCRP closure.

• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, such as ISO 9001 and ASME, ASTM, API, or EN standards, depending on scope.

• Prevent documentation delays by actively managing drawing submittals, drawing approvals, and other required deliverables.

• Cross-Functional Integration & Change Control

• Serve as the primary SCM interface to Sales, Engineering, Project Management, and Site teams, communicating relevant project information to the broader SCM and Transportation, Trade & Logistics team.

• Understand commercial requirements and communicate associated risks to Category Management and Transportation, Trade & Logistics teams.

• Reporting, Analytics & Governance

• Publish weekly procurement dashboards covering OTD, progress against the baseline S-curve, expediting priorities, and risk heatmaps.

• Drive continuous improvement through supplier quality, corrective actions, and KPI reviews.

• Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field; 8-10 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Five or more years of supply chain or procurement experience in project environments such as EPC, grid automation, utilities, industrial, or similar businesses.

• Proven track record managing large-scale procurement plans.

• Demonstrated success driving critical-path OTD of at least 95% through rigorous expediting and recovery planning.

• Hands-on exposure to supplier quality processes including ITPs, FAT/SAT, and NCR/SNCRP.

• Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle, scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project, and analytics tools such as Power BI or Excel.

• Fluency in English, written and verbal, and willingness to travel as required.

• Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, CPSM, CSCP, or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

• Experience with global logistics, customs compliance, and supplier development.

• Familiarity with equipment specific to PGGA technology, solutions, services, and market offerings.

• Core Skills & Behaviors

• Assertive and proactive, with the ability to perform effectively with limited information and ambiguity.

• Large-scale project procurement management, including executable TSPs and PPPs aligned with the critical path and project objectives.

• OTD and expediting excellence through data-driven milestone control, proactive recovery plans, and supplier development.

• Supplier quality mindset, with robust ITPs, documentation discipline, and effective NCR/CAPA closure.

• Highly organized, with strong prioritization, clean data management, and clear dashboards.

• Flexible and creative thinking.

• Clear communication, effective influence and escalation, stakeholder alignment, and executive-ready updates.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ownership and entrepreneurial drive, acting with urgency in a high-volume, fast-paced, multicultural environment while remaining team-oriented and results-focused.

• Critical-Path OTD: at least 95%.

• Cost: savings and cost avoidance.

• Quality: NCR and SNCRP development and tracking.

• Schedule: variance to the procurement plan within target.

• Expediting: recovery plans meeting project requirements.

• Supplier performance.

• Compliance and data integrity.

• ERP: SAP

• Planning: Primavera P6 and MS Project

• eSourcing / Contracting: Ariba

• Analytics / Collaboration: Power BI, Excel, SharePoint, Smartsheet, and Teams

• Quality / Inspection: Auditing, NCR systems, SNCRP, and supplier portals

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Location:

• This role will be based in India Operating Center

Job type Full time

Work arrangement On-Site

Experience Experienced

Job function Supply Chain

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-10-07

Reference number R0141918

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.