Category Manager - Monitoring /Digital Components

Hitachi Energy; North Carolina; Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Category Manager to drive procurement excellence and supplier performance in a remote position. This role involves translating global strategies into regional plans, leading sourcing projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver on cost and quality metrics. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain, have strategic sourcing experience, and strong analytical skills. Up to 25% travel is required along with a commitment to sustainability and integrity.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Opportunities for continuous learning

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing or category management.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with cost breakdowns and benchmarks.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Translate global category strategies into actionable regional plans.
• Lead total cost of ownership sourcing and risk mitigation activities.
• Negotiate contracts and service level agreements with regional suppliers.
• Collaborate with engineering to drive technical cost reductions and standardization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Influencing stakeholders

Negotiation

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Join Hitachi Energy as aCategory Manager - Monitoring /Digital Components where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of power grid transformation across North America. This remote opportunity puts you at the heart of innovation, driving procurement excellence and supplier performance for our largest business line. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, influence sourcing strategies, and lead initiatives that directly impact cost, quality, and delivery performance. This role will require up to 25% travel.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

If you're passionate about supply chain strategy, data-driven decision-making, and building strong supplier relationships, this is your chance to make a real impact in a global organization committed to sustainability, safety, and integrity.

How you\'ll make an impact

• Translate global category strategies into actionable regional plans.

• Lead total cost of ownership sourcing and risk mitigation activities.

• Negotiate contracts and service level agreements with regional suppliers.

• Collaborate with engineering to drive technical cost reductions and standardization.

• Analyze market trends, commodity spend, and supplier performance.

• Communicate sourcing strategies and results across regional factories.

• Drive regional supply chain projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Resolve critical supplier issues and ensure contract compliance.

Your background

• Bachelor\'s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Supply Chain.

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing or category management.

• Strong analytical skills and experience with cost breakdowns and benchmarks.

• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders.

• Familiarity with ERP systems and supplier performance metrics.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

More about us

• At Hitachi Energy, we\'re committed to powering a sustainable future through innovation and collaboration.

• You\'ll be part of a diverse, inclusive team with opportunities to grow your career globally.

• We offer flexible work arrangements, continuous learning, and a culture that values safety, integrity, and respect.

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