HUB Category Sourcing Leader

Hitachi, Ltd.; Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Professional Growth

Family Support

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a HUB Category Manager to lead sourcing strategies, optimize supplier performance, and support supply chain continuity for a sustainable energy future.

You will partner with engineering, operations, R&D, and commercial teams to align category plans with organizational goals, drive cost improvements, and influence major initiatives from design-to-value to new product introductions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or supply chain management.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing strategy development, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiations.
• Demonstrated success influencing stakeholders and leading cross-functional collaboration in a global environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with experience leveraging data to drive business outcomes.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category sourcing strategies that support business objectives and long-term growth.
• Analyze market dynamics, supplier landscapes, spend data, and cost drivers to identify strategic opportunities.
• Lead supplier negotiations and contract management activities to maximize value and ensure favorable commercial outcomes.
• Align supply capabilities with business demand to support continuity, capacity planning, and operational excellence.
• Drive cost optimization, productivity improvements, and risk mitigation initiatives across assigned categories.
• Monitor supplier performance and lead continuous improvement plans to enhance quality, delivery, and reliability.
• Partner with cross-functional teams globally to ensure sourcing strategies support operational and commercial priorities.
• Support strategic initiatives, including new product introductions, bid activities, product development, and innovation programs.

Skills

Sourcing strategy development

Supplier relationship management

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder influence

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a HUB Category Manager to lead sourcing strategies, optimize supplier performance, and support supply chain continuity for a sustainable energy future.

You will partner with engineering, operations, R&D, and commercial teams to align category plans with organizational goals, drive cost improvements, and influence major initiatives from design-to-value to new product introductions.