Strategic Category Manager – Metal Fabrication & Radiator

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Fatih; On-site; TRY 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Category Manager for Metal Fabrication, Radiator and Fan, located at the Dudullu-DT factory in Istanbul, Türkiye. You will develop sourcing strategies, lead supplier negotiations, and drive TCO improvements across this spend area.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 10+ years in category or supply chain management, with fluent English and Turkish. Experience in transformers or automotive sectors is a plus.

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

English

Turkish

Negotiation

Contract management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above

Tools

ISO standards

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Category Manager for Metal Fabrication, Radiator and Fan, located at the Dudullu-DT factory in Istanbul, Türkiye. You will develop sourcing strategies, lead supplier negotiations, and drive TCO improvements across this spend area.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 10+ years in category or supply chain management, with fluent English and Turkish. Experience in transformers or automotive sectors is a plus.