Category Specialist

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Dammam, Saudi Arabia seeks a Category Specialist to implement SCM strategies, lead procurement, and manage supplier performance to ensure material availability, quality and cost competitiveness.

You will support regional/global sourcing initiatives and drive supplier development and contract management. The role requires collaboration with Category Managers, Supplier Quality Engineers, and internal stakeholders to secure delivery targets while adhering to health, safety

Qualifications

• Formal education in engineering, economics, business administration or supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement process for defined material groups to achieve timely availability and cost savings.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Strategic Sourcing

Contract Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Engineering Economics Business Administration or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Documentation Management Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The opportunity

You as a Category Specialist you will be part of Hitachi Energy business based in Dammam Saudi Arabia. Implement and adhere to Supply Chain SCM strategies and processes and follow-ups in factories to ensure material availability delivery performance and cost competitiveness. Lead the procurement process for defined material groups achieving timely availability cost savings quality and service level objectives. Support the development and implementation of regional global and manage supplier performance to secure quality delivery cost and sustainability.

How you ll make an impact

SCM Practice Implementation and support the implementation maintenance and compliance of SCM practices such as Strategic Sourcing Process & Excellence Risk Management Supply Base Management & Quality. Design and implement plans for local sources to reach business targets. Support regional and global sourcing initiatives as required. Drive the implementation of global SCM initiatives and monitor performance and global SCM Key Performance Indicators KPIs. Supplier Material Identification and selection and support the development and implementation of regional global sourcing strategies in alignment with regional global Category Managers. Develop SCM sourcing concepts including number and type of suppliers needed make-or-buy comparisons cost scenarios and new materials. Share sourcing concepts with relevant stakeholders agree on actions responsibilities and deadlines. Work with Category Managers and Supplier Quality Engineers for supplier selection. Identify the need for new supplier developments for critical materials. Coordinate and implement sourcing strategies to identify analyze evaluate audit and monitor suppliers. Conduct all SCM activities for goods and services in accordance with policies and procedures. Contract management and adapt the corporate contractual framework to local business needs. Recommend frame agreements to management and execute upon approval. Bid and Proposal support bid and proposal teams by providing relevant market information. Strategic sourcing activities and Plan initialize and monitor strategic sourcing activities for projects new product developments early involvement of key suppliers and design to cost aspects. Leverage the Continuous Improvement Process Sourcing CIPS process Initiate and improve operational Excellence & Supplier Performance. Manage Supplier Performance Evaluation SPE results and cost targets in new developments. Supplier Relationship Management and managing relationships with key suppliers to ensure timely delivery quality and compliance with contractual terms. Oversee supplier performance on-time delivery quality lead time and resolve performance issues. Internal Stakeholder Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as engineering planning and fulfillment to secure material availability in production. Apply standards on health safety environment and business ethics within operational work contract management and negotiations. Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations procedures and guidelines. Living Hitachi Energy s core values safety and integrity which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

Bachelor s degree or above in Engineering Economics Business Administration or Supply Chain Management or equivalent work experience. Minimum 10 years of working experience in Engineering Purchasing and Supply Chain Management. Collaborative solutions-oriented approach and strong communication skills. Results orientation with proven implementation skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to influence and persuade. Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently daily. Compliance and ethics oriented. Flexibility to travel up to 15. Preferred CPSM or PMP certifications SAP Experience Documentation Management Systems Power BI and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Proficiency in both spoken and written English language is required.

Bachelor s degree or above in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management, or equivalent work experience. Minimum 10 years of working experience in Engineering, Purchasing, and Supply Chain Management. Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and strong communication skills. Results orientation with proven implementation skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to influence and persuade. Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently daily. Compliance and ethics oriented. Flexibility to travel up to 15%. Preferred: CPSM or PMP certifications, SAP Experience, Documentation Management Systems, Power BI, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.