North America Procurement Director — Strategy & Supplier Leadership

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accident Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Vacation

Work/Life Programs and Training

Job summary

HITACHI RAIL STS USA, INC. is seeking a Procurement Director, North America to lead all regional procurement activities, ensuring supply continuity and cost competitiveness.

The role partners with business leaders to support project execution and growth, reporting to senior procurement leadership and guiding multiple managers and specialists across the region. Based in Pittsburgh or Toronto, this senior position requires extensive leadership experience across sites and countries, strong

Qualifications

• 15+ years procurement and supply chain experience.
• 8+ years in senior leadership roles.
• Experience managing procurement organizations across multiple sites, projects, and countries.
• Strong background in rail, transportation, infrastructure, engineering, industrial manufacturing, or complex project businesses.
• Proven leadership of large and complex procurement portfolios, typically exceeding €300M annual spend.

Responsibilities

• Lead North America procurement strategy and governance.
• Act as regional partner to executives to influence key decisions.
• Drive cost optimization, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and compliance.
• Oversee regional procurement organization and KPI reporting.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Global supplier management

Rail/transport industry

Portfolio management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related

MBA preferred

Job description

HITACHI RAIL STS USA, INC. is seeking a Procurement Director, North America to lead all regional procurement activities, ensuring supply continuity and cost competitiveness.

The role partners with business leaders to support project execution and growth, reporting to senior procurement leadership and guiding multiple managers and specialists across the region. Based in Pittsburgh or Toronto, this senior position requires extensive leadership experience across sites and countries, strong