Category Manager Metal Fabrication, Radiator and Fan

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Marmara; On-site; TRY 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Transportation allowance

Wellbeing program access

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Turkey Elektrik Sanayi Anonim Sirketi in Istanbul is seeking a Category Manager to lead the metals, radiators and fans spend. You will shape sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and drive TCO improvements across the supplier base.

The role requires a engineering/finance background, 10+ years in category or supply chain, and fluency in English and Turkish. Industrial experience in metal fabrication is a plus, with strong vendor management and regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, finance, supply chain management, business management, or related field.
• 10+ years in category or supply chain management.
• Fluent in English and Turkish (both).
• Experience in metal fabrication, radiator, and fan manufacturing.
• Proven negotiation, communication, and contract management skills.
• Knowledge of ISO standards, UN SDGs, EcoVadis, REACH, RoHS, FMEA, PPAP and Conflict Minerals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies to ensure competitiveness and long-term value creation.
• Lead supplier selection and contract negotiations to achieve cost reduction, supply continuity, and performance targets.
• Support tendering and project execution through RFQs, cost modeling, negotiations, and variance analysis.
• Drive total cost of ownership improvements by monitoring market trends and implementing cost-reduction initiatives.
• Manage supplier performance, qualification, risk assessment, and development programs.
• Lead cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance cost efficiency and resilience.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external & internal regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Bilingual English/Turkish

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Job description

Location:Istanbul, Marmara, TurkeyJob ID:R0149958Date Posted:2026-11-06Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY TURKEY ELEKTRIK SANAYI ANONIM SIRKETIProfession (Job Category):Customer Service & Contact Center OperationsJob Schedule:Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The OpportunityAt 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 Türkiye. 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 LeadFunctional Reporting Line: BU Category ManagerHow 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 UsWe 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 with us – 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.Accessibility and reasonable accommodationQualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. 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