Procurement Team Leader with French

Hitachi Energy; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Kraków is seeking a Procurement Team Leader to strengthen the Supply Chain Management team. You will oversee procurement processing, drive efficiency, and lead a cross-functional team across international suppliers.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 4+ years in procurement/SC, and fluency in English and French, with strong leadership and Excel skills. Joining offers growth within a rapidly developing organization and exposure to global processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 4 years in Supply Chain - Management/Procurement.
• Very good knowledge of English and French (B2/C1).
• Leadership exposure (direct team leadership) is a must.
• Good Excel knowledge is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor accurate processing of Procurement transactions; oversee work allocation.
• Identify and implement best practices to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Collaborate with Procurement Delivery Lead on goals and digitalization.
• Provide regular coaching and training to the team; support P2P transition.
• Manage day-to-day activities with international suppliers and stakeholder needs.

Skills

Procurement

Team leadership

English

French

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Opportunity

To strengthen our Supply Chain Management team, we are looking for a Procurement Team Leader. Seize this unique opportunity to take an active part in shaping our center and grow together with the rapidly developing organization.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Monitor accurate processing of Procurement transactions. Oversee organization and work allocation for individuals involved in processing.
• Identify, recommend and assist in implementation of best practices to gain efficiency and drive productivity gains, eliminate inefficiencies.
• Collaborate closely with Procurement Delivery Lead on goals/execution/digitalization. Set and monitor team goals delivery, while providing regular feedback to team members.
• Provide regular coaching and training to the team. Supports the transition of Procure to Pay (P2P) processes into the CSS organization.
• Manage day to day activities with portfolio of international suppliers, fulfilling needs of internal and external stakeholders, including PO creation, tracking goods receipt, issue resolution etc.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 4 years of experience in the following areas: Supply Chain - - Management/Procurement.
• Very good knowledge of English
• Very good knowledge of French (B2/C1)
• Leadership exposure (direct team leadership) is a must.
• Good Excel knowledge would be a strong plus. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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.

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.

Applicable only for Poland location align with local law regulations - We are committed to full transparency and compliance with all legal requirements, ensuring that every candidate knows exactly what to expect at each stage of the recruitment process. Once the process is successfully completed, we will share detailed information about financial conditions and benefits with the selected candidate. Before signing the employment contract, you will receive all remaining details of the offer, giving you the time and space to review everything carefully Publication date : 2026-09-04