Procurement Manager

Hitachi Energy; Richland (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in the United States is seeking a Supply Chain Strategy Manager to lead sourcing initiatives, optimize supply performance, and collaborate across operations, engineering, finance, and supplier networks to create sustainable value.

You'll use data-driven insights to improve supply reliability, reduce risk, and deliver measurable business results, while mentoring a high-performing team and guiding continuous improvement across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
• 7+ years of supply chain, purchasing, planning, or procurement experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable plans.
• Experience working in a collaborative, matrixed, and fast-paced environment.
• Preferred: CPSM or PMP certification, SAP experience, Power BI knowledge, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing initiatives to ensure material availability, cost competitiveness, and supply reliability.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with business and factory objectives.
• Partner with suppliers to improve performance, strengthen relationships, and resolve critical issues.
• Drive supplier qualification, performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze demand, supply, and spend data to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Lead supply chain activities supporting sales orders, new product introductions, and technology transfer projects.
• Champion cost reduction, cost avoidance, and risk mitigation projects across the organization.
• Inspire, coach, and develop a high-performing supply chain team while supporting talent growth and succession planning.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Leadership

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Business/Engineering/Economics

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you ready to lead supply chain strategy in a fast-paced, global manufacturing environment? At Hitachi Energy, you'll play a critical role in ensuring material availability, driving cost competitiveness, and building strong supplier partnerships that support the delivery of innovative energy solutions.

As a Supply Chain Strategy Manager, you will lead sourcing initiatives, optimize supply performance, and collaborate across operations, engineering, finance, and supplier networks to create sustainable business value. This is an opportunity to influence key decisions, drive continuous improvement, and lead a team focused on operational excellence.

You'll combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, using data-driven insights to improve supply reliability, reduce risk, and deliver measurable business results. If you enjoy solving complex challenges, leading people, and making a meaningful impact in a global organization, we'd love to hear from you.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead strategic sourcing activities to ensure material availability, cost competitiveness, and supply reliability.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with business and factory objectives.
• Partner with suppliers to improve performance, strengthen relationships, and resolve critical issues.
• Drive supplier qualification, performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze demand, supply, and spend data to identify opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Lead supply chain activities supporting sales orders, new product introductions, and technology transfer projects.
• Champion cost reduction, cost avoidance, and risk mitigation projects across the organization.
• Inspire, coach, and develop a high-performing supply chain team while supporting talent growth and succession planning.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
• 7+ years of supply chain, purchasing, planning, or procurement experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable plans.
• Experience working in a collaborative, matrixed, and fast-paced environment.
• Preferred: CPSM or PMP certification, SAP experience, Power BI knowledge, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

More about us

• At Hitachi Energy, you'll help advance a sustainable energy future while working with talented teams around the world.
• We foster an inclusive culture where collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning are valued and encouraged.
• We invest in your growth through meaningful career development opportunities, global exposure, and ongoing professional development.

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