Strategic Category Lead — Global Sourcing & SCM

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Dammam; On-site; SAR 220,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. seeks a Category Specialist in Dammam to lead procurement, implement SCM practices, and manage supplier performance across regional and global sourcing initiatives. The role emphasizes cost, delivery, quality, and sustainability in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with engineering, planning, and fulfillment to secure material availability while ensuring compliance with safety and ethics standards. Strong English and substantial SCM experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, or SCM, or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Engineering, Purchasing, and SCM.
• Proficiency in English and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement for defined material groups to ensure availability, cost savings, quality, and service levels.
• Support regional/global sourcing initiatives and supplier performance management.
• Design and implement local sourcing plans to meet targets and align with global strategies.
• Drive global SCM initiatives and monitor KPIs; coordinate with Category Managers.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationships

Contract management

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, or SCM

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Documentation management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. seeks a Category Specialist in Dammam to lead procurement, implement SCM practices, and manage supplier performance across regional and global sourcing initiatives. The role emphasizes cost, delivery, quality, and sustainability in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with engineering, planning, and fulfillment to secure material availability while ensuring compliance with safety and ethics standards. Strong English and substantial SCM experience are required.