Regional Category Manager, Temporary Labor

Hitachi Energy; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Meal allowance

Pension contributions

International exposure

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

Hitachi Energy seeks a Regional Category Manager to optimize temporary labor sourcing across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. You will lead supplier identification, negotiations, contracts, and regulatory compliance to ensure a reliable, cost-effective labor supply.

In this role you will build strong supplier relationships, manage large regional programs, and collaborate with the Global SCM Category Lead to drive cost efficiency and process reliability in a fast-paced multinational setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in a related field is required.
• Experience with temporary labor category management and procurement.
• Knowledge of regional labor laws and compliance across Europe, MEA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for temporary labor.
• Lead end-to-end procurement processes including negotiations and contracts.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and immigration requirements.
• Manage relationships with staffing suppliers and agencies.
• Identify risks and implement business continuity measures.
• Collaborate with Global SCM Category Lead to improve strategy.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Project management

Analytical skills

English fluency

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Advanced education or relevant certifications

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Regional Category Manager to join our team, responsible for the sourcing, procurement, and management of temporary labor across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This role plays a key part in optimizing the regional temporary labor supply base, ensuring a reliable, high-performing, compliant, and cost-effective supplier network.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Develop, plan, and implement sourcing strategies for temporary labor, aligned with the global category and supply base strategy, with a strong focus on the European, Middle Eastern, and African markets.
• Lead end-to-end procurement processes, including supplier identification, negotiation, contract management, and commercial agreements tailored to temporary labor requirements.
• Ensure all sourcing activities comply with local labor laws, immigration requirements, and other applicable regulatory restrictions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with staffing suppliers and agencies, regularly evaluating their performance to ensure high-level service delivery and labor supply reliability.
• Proactively identify risks and implement business continuity measures to ensure uninterrupted labor supply.
• Drive category related programs and initiatives aimed at improving cost efficiency, workforce quality, and process reliability.
• Manage large-scale projects and processes within the region, aligned with the global category and supply base strategy, providing strategic input and delivering results with minimal supervision.
• Work closely with the Global SCM Category Lead, Temporary Labor to implement and further improve the overall category strategy.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced education or relevant certifications are a plus.
• Proven experience in temporary labor category management, strategic sourcing, or procurement, preferably across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
• In-depth understanding of legislative restrictions, labor laws, and compliance requirements for temporary staffing in targeted regions.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills, with the ability to develop and optimize a high-performing supply base.
• High level of accountability and ownership, with the ability to manage complex projects, drive strategic initiatives, and deliver results in a fast-paced multinational environmentStrong stakeholder management skills, with experience working across large multinational organizations.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Fluency in English required; proficiency Arabic is highly desirable.

What We Offer

• 5 weeks of vacation
• Birthday leave
• Flexible working hours (7.5-hour workday)
• Hybrid working model with home office opportunities after the probation period
• Meal allowance fully funded by the company
• Annual Cafeteria benefit of CZK 7,000 for sports, learning, and leisure activities
• Company contribution to pension savings (2-3% of salary)
• Discounted mobile phone plan
• Recognition awards for work anniversaries and additional benefits provided under the collective agreement
• Opportunity to work with global stakeholders and make a direct impact on EMEA workforce strategies

Benefits are applicable in the Czech Republic. For other countries, the benefits package will be specified during the recruitment process.

Salary Conditions Applicable in the Slovak Republic (Gross)

EUR 3,760/month

Plus an annual bonus of 15%. The stated gross monthly salary represents the minimum salary level. The actual salary will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications and will be specified during the personal interview.