Category Manager Metal Fabrication, Radiator and Fan

Hitachi, Ltd.; Fatih; On-site; TRY 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing program

Private health insurance

Transportation allowance

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Istanbul-Dudullu is seeking a Category Manager to lead sourcing for Metal Fabrication, Radiator and Fan categories. You will shape supplier strategies, negotiate contracts, and drive TCO improvements across the Turkish supply base.

The role requires 10+ years in category or supply chain management, strong negotiation and language skills, and experience in manufacturing sectors related to transformers or automotive. On-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in engineering, finance, supply chain management, business management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in category or supply chain management.
• Fluent in English and Turkish, both written and spoken.
• Experience from transformers or automotive industry is a plus.
• Proven skills in negotiation, communication and contract management.
• Knowledge in manufacturing of Metal Fabrication, Radiator and Fan.
• Good understanding in ISO standards, UN´s 17 Sustainable Development Goals, EcoVadis, REACH, RoHS, FMEA, PPAP and Conflict Minerals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies through market analysis, spend intelligence, and supplier portfolio optimization to ensure competitiveness and long-term value creation.
• Lead strategic sourcing activities, supplier selection, and contract negotiations to achieve cost reduction, supply continuity, and commercial performance targets.
• Support tendering and project execution through RFQs, cost modeling, negotiations, and variance analysis to improve business profitability and win rates.
• Drive total cost of ownership improvement by monitoring market trends, benchmarking costs, and implementing productivity and material cost reduction initiatives.
• Manage supplier performance, qualification, risk assessment, and development programs to ensure quality, reliability, compliance, and sustainable supply.
• Lead cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance cost efficiency, mitigate risks, improve quality, and strengthen supply chain resilience.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external & internal regulations, procedures & guidelines.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Contract management

English and Turkish

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above

Job description

The Opportunity

At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.

Mission Statement

As a Category Manager, establish a resilient and sustainable sourcing strategy to meet targets on total cost of ownership and supply performance for your assigned categories, this includes ensuring material quality, material availability, delivery performance and cost competitiveness.

You will be responsible for all Metal Fabrication, Radiator and Fan spend in Turkey. This position will be based in Dudullu-DT factory, Istanbul.

Negotiation of contracts and service level agreements is the center of this role, with the goal of providing the best price, lead time, as well as other terms and conditions for the factories.

Hierarchical Reporting Line: APMEA HUB - SCM Product Line Team Lead

Functional Reporting Line: BU Category Manager

How you will make an impact

• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies through market analysis, spend intelligence, and supplier portfolio optimization to ensure competitiveness and long-term value creation.
• Lead strategic sourcing activities, supplier selection, and contract negotiations to achieve cost reduction, supply continuity, and commercial performance targets.
• Support tendering and project execution through RFQs, cost modeling, negotiations, and variance analysis to improve business profitability and win rates.
• Drive total cost of ownership improvement by monitoring market trends, benchmarking costs, and implementing productivity and material cost reduction initiatives.
• Manage supplier performance, qualification, risk assessment, and development programs to ensure quality, reliability, compliance, and sustainable supply.
• Lead cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance cost efficiency, mitigate risks, improve quality, and strengthen supply chain resilience.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external & internal regulations, procedures & guidelines.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree or above in engineering, finance, supply chain management, business management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in category or supply chain management.
• Fluent in English and Turkish, both written and spoken.
• Experience from transformers or automotive industry is a plus.
• Proven skills in negotiation, communication and contract management.
• Knowledge in manufacturing of Metal Fabrication, Radiator and Fan.
• Good understanding in ISO standards, UN´s 17 Sustainable Development Goals, EcoVadis, REACH, RoHS, FMEA, PPAP and Conflict Minerals.

More About Us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive withus – in work and out.

For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits;

• Access to a comprehensive wellbeing program,
• Private health insurance,
• Transportation allowance.