Category Manager: Metal Fabrication & Radiator Sourcing

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

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.