Supply Chain Operations Specialist Professional

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy India Limited in Bengaluru is seeking a Strategic Procurement Senior Professional to lead sourcing strategies for direct materials and manage global/local procurement initiatives.

You will coordinate with GBS teams, ensure compliance with quality and guidelines, and drive cost reductions, on-time delivery, and supplier performance while supporting S&OP processes and long-term planning.

Qualifications

• Must have exposure with EMS suppliers and knowledge of electronic components.
• Expertise in supply chain tactical procurement processes.
• Experience with SAP ERP systems and supplier claim handling.
• Proficient in managing consignment excess/obsolete/PPV claims.

Responsibilities

• Strategy: implement and execute sourcing strategies for direct materials; lead global/local initiatives.
• Performance: drive cost reduction, on-time delivery, and forecast accuracy; lead long-term planning.
• Procurement & Delivery: manage procurement execution for INGDC products with GBS; ensure guidelines.
• S&OP: participate in S&OP, provide rolling forecasts, secure long-lead components.
• Health, Safety & Integrity: uphold HSE and integrity targets within timelines.

Skills

EMS exposure

SAP ERP

Long-term planning

PPV claims

Export/Import

MIS reporting

MS Office

Subcontracting

Supplier performance

Cash management

Job description

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job ID: R0133897
Date Posted: 2026-07-02
Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED
Profession (Job Category): Customer Service & Contact Center Operations
Job Schedule: Full time
Remote: No

Job Description

Job Profile: Strategic Procurement Senior Professional

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy: Support the implementation and execution of sourcing strategies for direct materials related to GPG-AC INGDC-2877 products. Lead global sourcing initiatives, localization projects, and product transfer strategies for GDC-IN.
• Performance Targets: Cost reduction, Drive supplier delivery performance, including On-Time Delivery (SOTD), and supplier forecast accuracy. Oversee both long-term planning and monthly performance monitoring, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Procurement & Delivery: Oversee the execution and tracking of procurement activities for GPG-AC INGDC-2877 products in collaboration with GBS teams. Ensure all procurement is conducted in line with quality, commercial, and company guidelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide timely updates on product delivery to stakeholders. Coordinate production prioritization in alignment with INGDC order requirements and component availability. Act as the single point of contact for EMS and third-party operations, including planning, escalations, issue resolution, capacity management, component shortages, PPV, and OTD.
• S&OP Process: Actively participate in the S&OP team. Provide suppliers with rolling 18-to-24-month forecasts for GPG-AC INGDC 2877 products. Coordinate with suppliers to secure long-lead components and maintain appropriate stock levels. Initiate procurement actions to expedite component purchases for project deliveries. Adhere to local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidelines to ensure effective procurement actions.
• Health, Safety & Integrity: Uphold HSE and Integrity standards within the work culture, ensuring that safety and hazard targets are achieved within established timelines.

Job Specification

• Must have exposure with EMS suppliers, knowledge of electronic component world.
• Demonstrated expertise in supply chain tactical procurement processes.
• Proficient in managing consignment excess/obsolete claims, PPV claims, and forecast deviation claims from suppliers.
• Comprehensive understanding of materials export and import processes.
• Experience with SAP ERP systems.
• Familiarity with subcontracting processes.
• Proven capability in supplier claim and consignment component handling.
• Ability to manage medium- to long-term supply planning.
• Expertise in overdue order management and cash management.
• Advanced skills in MIS reporting, including proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis).

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