Subcontractors Manager

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and retirement

Paid leave

EEO - Equal opportunities

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Raleigh is seeking a Tecno-Commercial procurement professional to manage sourcing and commercial activities for contracted services tied to substations, including civil works and erection.

You will plan sourcing strategies, negotiate with main contractors, establish supplier frameworks, and oversee supplier performance across bids and project execution. You will also manage POs, monitor delivery, drive cost-out initiatives, identify contractual risks, adapt frameworks

Qualifications

• Experience in E&C procurement and negotiation of medium to large contracts (2-10 MUSD).
• Knowledge of category management techniques and procurement methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for contracted services in substations.
• Negotiate agreements with main contractors and renew terms.
• Establish and maintain supplier agreements; onboard new suppliers and monitor performance.
• Manage purchase orders, track deliveries, and drive cost-out initiatives.

Skills

Procurement negotiation

MS Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States Job ID: R0112766 Date Posted: 2026-02-11 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Customer Service & Contact Center Operations Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The Opportunity You will support Hitachi Energy's Grid Integration business by managing the sourcing and commercial activities for contracted services tied to substations, including civil works and erection. In this Tecno-Commercial, individual-contributor role, you will plan and run sourcing strategies, negotiate agreements with main contractors, establish and maintain supplier frameworks, and oversee supplier performance across bids, quotations, and project execution. You will also manage purchase orders under defined thresholds, monitor delivery to requirements, and drive cost-out and benchmarking initiatives that help the business meet its financial targets. By identifying and mitigating contractual risks, adapting corporate contractual frameworks to local needs, and fostering clear communication with internal teams and external E&C companies, your work helps projects land on time, within budget, and to expected quality-supporting reliable grid infrastructure build-outs and upgrades. Along the way, you'll sharpen your negotiation and contract management craft, deepen your understanding of E&C supply markets (including Germany), and partner closely with sales/tender, engineering, and SCM colleagues to keep projects moving with speed and clarity.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Implement sourcing strategies for the Contracted Services category aligned with business strategy. Negotiate agreements with main contractors and renew price lists, terms, and conditions. Establish and maintain supplier agreements; standardize terms and select contractors with a focus on quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability. On-board new suppliers, run regular evaluations, and provide performance reports to businesses and category managers. Run benchmarking studies and design cost-out programs/processes to reach financial targets. Create local amendments to frame agreements; adapt corporate contractual frameworks to local business needs and oversee ongoing contract management. Identify and mitigate contractual risks via contractor risk reviews; align risk profiles to the project risk matrix and follow up on mitigation plans. Support regional/global sourcing initiatives; run regional sourcing under thresholds, initiate POs, confirm deliveries, and track supplier performance to PO requirements. 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. Experience in E&C procurement and negotiation of medium to large contracts (2-10 MUSD). Understanding of contractual frameworks and their applicability and risks (Turnkey), plus knowledge of risk identification and mitigation. Knowledge of the German E&C market, subcontractors, and market drivers. Knowledge of category management techniques (market analysis, SWOT, Purchasing chessboard, Kraljic Matrix) and procurement methodologies. Familiarity with quality methodologies such as Six Sigma; excellent communication skills; able to work independently with limited information; proficient with MS Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Power BI.

More About Us

In this role, you will collaborate with experienced professionals across engineering, commercial, and SCM functions while growing your contract, sourcing, and risk management skills on grid projects that matter. Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry Access to learning platforms and career development programs

• Attractive health and retirement benefits
• Paid leave and flexible work arrangements
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support.