Global SCM Category Specialist & Sourcing Leader

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Dammam; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. invites a Category Specialist to join the Dammam-based team to drive procurement for defined material groups, ensuring material availability, cost competitiveness, and quality.

The role requires leadership in regional/global sourcing initiatives, supplier performance management, and adherence to SCM processes in alignment with company policies and regional targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in engineering, economics, business administration, or supply chain management.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Engineering, Purchasing, and Supply Chain Management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and persuade.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement processes for defined material groups and secure timely availability, cost savings, quality and service levels.
• Support regional/global sourcing initiatives and implement global SCM plans.
• Manage supplier performance and conduct supplier qualification and development.

Skills

Collaborative mindset

Strong communication

Influence and persuade

Results oriented

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Documentation Management Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. invites a Category Specialist to join the Dammam-based team to drive procurement for defined material groups, ensuring material availability, cost competitiveness, and quality.

The role requires leadership in regional/global sourcing initiatives, supplier performance management, and adherence to SCM processes in alignment with company policies and regional targets.