Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain Lead

hitachi; Orange (MS); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 165.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hitachi Energy USA INC seeks a Supply Chain Strategy Manager to lead sourcing initiatives, optimize performance, and collaborate across operations, engineering, finance, and supplier networks. You’ll influence key decisions, drive improvements, and lead a team focused on operational excellence in a global manufacturing setting.

You will use data-driven insights to improve supply reliability, reduce risk, and deliver measurable business results, while guiding talent growth and succession planning

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Hitachi Energy USA INC seeks a Supply Chain Strategy Manager to lead sourcing initiatives, optimize performance, and collaborate across operations, engineering, finance, and supplier networks. You’ll influence key decisions, drive improvements, and lead a team focused on operational excellence in a global manufacturing setting.

You will use data-driven insights to improve supply reliability, reduce risk, and deliver measurable business results, while guiding talent growth and succession planning