Procurement Team Leader with Italian

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Kraków; On-site; PLN 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Well-being and care

Paid and unpaid leave

Flexible work options

Financial security benefits

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Services SP. Z O.O. Krakow, Poland, is seeking a Procurement Team Leader to drive procurement transactions, lead a cross-border team, and collaborate on digitalization initiatives. You will oversee workflows for international suppliers, ensure accurate POs, and support the CSS transition while coaching staff.

The role requires leadership experience, a Bachelor's degree, and strong English and Italian communication. A competitive benefits package accompanies the opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 4 years in supply chain management or procurement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Italian.

Responsibilities

• Monitor accurate processing of procurement transactions.
• Oversee organization and work allocation for processing staff.
• Identify and implement best practices to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Collaborate with Procurement Delivery Lead on goals, execution, and digitalization.
• Set and monitor team goals delivery with regular feedback.
• Provide coaching and training to the team.
• Support transition of P2P processes into CSS organization.
• Manage day-to-day activities with a portfolio of international suppliers, including PO creation and goods receipt tracking.

Skills

Leadership

English

Italian

Communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location: Krakow, Lesser Poland, Poland

Company: HITACHI ENERGY SERVICES SP. Z O.O.

Job Category: Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Contract type: Full time

Remote: No

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 Italian (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.

Benefits

• 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.

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