Category Manager - Marketing and Communication (f/m/d)

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Well-being and care

Paid leave

Flexible work options

Financial security benefits

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Krakow seeks a Category Manager to lead Marketing and Communication procurement, driving strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, and supplier risk management. The role focuses on cost optimization, quality, and operational agility across the category.

You will negotiate with key suppliers, develop robust contracts, and align global frameworks with local needs. Requires a Bachelor's in a related field and 5+ years in indirect procurement, with hybrid work and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Marketing, Communication, Business Administration or related field.
• 5+ years of experience, including at least 3 years in supply chain for indirect categories (marketing, communications, consulting, branding).
• Proven ability to build strong partnerships across functions and international teams.
• Negotiating and contracting experience delivering long-term value.
• Strong project management and execution skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute strategic sourcing initiatives using the CIPS framework.
• Act as trusted advisor to stakeholders on sourcing strategies and processes across the organization.
• Lead high-value negotiations with key suppliers to secure favorable terms.
• Translate global frameworks into locally effective procurement solutions.
• Develop and maintain global and local supplier agreements aligned with Hitachi Energy directives.
• Identify high-performing suppliers based on quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability.
• Champion cost-optimization and SCM standards compliance.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Marketing, Communication, Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

MS Teams

Power BI

SAP Ariba

Job description

Category Manager - Marketing and Communication (f/m/d)

We are looking for an exceptional Category Manager to help shape the future of our Marketing and Communication services portfolio. In this influential role, you will drive strategic sourcing initiatives, build high-impact supplier partnerships, and champion innovation across the category. You will play a key role in delivering outstanding value through cost optimization, quality excellence, service reliability, and operational agility, while skillfully navigating diverse regulatory landscapes. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, elevate business performance, and help bring bold ideas to life through world-class procurement leadership.

How you’ll make an impact

• Shape the future of our supply network by designing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives through the CIPS framework, ensuring suppliers are equipped to support both today’s priorities and tomorrow’s ambitions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, championing sourcing excellence and fostering alignment with procurement strategies, processes, and best practices across the organization.
• Drive quality, resilience, and value by making informed decisions that uphold company policies and Hitachi Energy standards while mitigating commercial and operational risks.
• Lead high‑value negotiations with key suppliers, securing competitive pricing, favorable terms, and long‑term partnerships that deliver sustainable business outcomes.
• Translate global contractual frameworks into locally effective solutions, implementing robust agreements that balance flexibility, compliance, and risk management.
• Identify and cultivate high‑performing suppliers by evaluating quality, delivery performance, cost competitiveness, innovation potential, and sustainability credentials.
• Build strong contractual foundations by developing and maintaining global and local agreements that align with Hitachi Energy directives and support strategic business objectives.
• Champion continuous improvement through cost‑optimization initiatives, process enhancements, and the consistent application of SCM standards, compliance requirements, and best‑in‑class procurement practices.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Marketing, Communication, Business Administration, or related field; advanced education/certifications are a plus.
• 5+ years of experience, including at least 3 years in Supply Chain for indirect categories (marketing, communications, consulting, branding).
• Proven ability to build strong, productive partnerships across functions, business units, and international teams, fostering alignment, innovation, and shared success.
• Established ability to negotiate mutually beneficial agreements, develop robust contracts, and build strategic supplier partnerships that deliver long‑term value and support business success.
• Solid project management and execution skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Displayed strong leadership by empowering colleagues through coaching, mentorship, and knowledge sharing.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office, MS Teams, Power BI, SAP Ariba, and fluency in spoken & written English.

More about us

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

The minimum salary for this position in the location specified is as follows:

• Italy: starting from 52.700 € gross per year as minimum salary

The final offer will be based on candidate location, skills and qualifications, experience, and aligned with internal pay structures.

This role may be open in multiple locations. If the salary information listed is not applicable for your current home location, salary details relevant to your location will be discussed with you at a later stage.

Our benefit offering is tailored based on your country of employment and generally includes:

• Competitive salary and incentives
• Well‑being and care
• Paid and unpaid leave
• Flexible work options
• Benefits that support your financial security

You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.

Location Krakow, Lesser Poland, Poland;
Milan, Lombardy, Italy;
Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands;
Solna, Stockholm, Sweden

Job type Full time

Work arrangement Hybrid

Experience Experienced

Job function Supply Chain

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-10-20

Reference number R0137713

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.