Project Supply Chain Manager

Hitachi, Ltd.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Procurement Senior Professional to manage strategic sourcing and procurement across multiple categories, supporting supply chain operations through sourcing strategy development, supplier management, contract negotiation, and procurement execution.

You will lead the full procurement lifecycle from market review to vendor management, collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, legal, and finance to address supply chain risks and drive cost reduction while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive procurement or supply chain management experience in a large multinational organization.
• Experience leading complex procurement projects, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and monitoring supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic sourcing plans for goods and services.
• Lead procurement activities including supplier identification, RFP/RFQ processes, bid evaluation, negotiation, contract drafting, and vendor management.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with suppliers to support innovation and continuous improvement.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and implement procurement strategies to achieve savings while maintaining quality and delivery requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance against KPIs and manage performance issues and disputes.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, legal, and finance teams to support business requirements.
• Monitor market conditions, industry trends, and emerging technologies to identify sourcing opportunities and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Prepare and present reports on procurement activities, savings, and supplier performance.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Contract negotiation

Procurement governance

Performance monitoring

SAP ERP

Procurement software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity

As a Procurement Senior Professional, you will manage strategic sourcing and procurement activities across multiple categories of goods and services, supporting supply chain operations through sourcing strategy development, supplier management, contract negotiation, and procurement execution. The role involves leading the full procurement lifecycle, including market review, supplier selection, RFP/RFQ processes, bid evaluation, contract development, vendor management, cost evaluation, performance monitoring, and reporting. You will work with cross-functional teams to align procurement activities with business needs, address supply chain risks, identify cost reduction opportunities, resolve supplier performance issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Through effective sourcing, supplier collaboration, and procurement governance, this role contributes to the reliable delivery of products and services that support power grid operations and the adoption of new technologies.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for goods and services.
• Lead procurement activities including supplier identification, RFP/RFQ processes, bid evaluation, negotiation, contract drafting, and vendor management.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with suppliers to support innovation and continuous improvement.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and implement procurement strategies to achieve savings while maintaining quality and delivery requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance against KPIs and manage performance issues and disputes.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, legal, and finance teams to support business requirements.
• Monitor market conditions, industry trends, and emerging technologies to identify sourcing opportunities and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Prepare and present reports on procurement activities, savings, and supplier performance.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management within a large multinational organization.
• Experience leading complex procurement projects, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and monitoring supplier performance.
• Proficiency in procurement software and SAP ERP systems, with knowledge of global supply chain operations, risk management, and ethical sourcing practices.
• CPSM, CIPM, or comparable professional certification preferred.

More About Us

You will gain exposure to cross-functional collaboration, strategic sourcing initiatives, and supplier management activities in a global business environment.

• Work on innovative energy technologies that support power infrastructure and related operations.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals across procurement, supply chain, engineering, finance, legal, and manufacturing functions.
• Access learning and development opportunities that support ongoing career growth.
• Receive health and retirement benefits through company-sponsored programs.
• Benefit from paid leave and workplace flexibility in accordance with company policies.

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