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We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic SCM Manager to join our team. In this role you will be working in alignment with the GPG SCM Manager (or) HBU SCM Manager to and implement the initiatives defined in the annual SCM Strategy (Sunbeam). You will be working on the achievement of the targets defined at GPG and HBU level and ensure correct fulfilment within and across Operating Units. You will be determining annual targets, under the leadership of the GPG / HBU SCM Manager, for spend volumes, cost reduction, tender cost improvement, project budget saving, payment terms, supplier quality, supplier delivery performance and others as needed.

How you’ll make an impact

• Establishing excellent and transparent communication internally, externally, and between different units.
• Standardizing processes and implementing routines in accordance with Group SCM guidelines and local Business Unit objectives to support the end-to-end Product / Project life cycle including but not limited to Design, Tender, Execution and After Sales (Service).
• Implementing programs to drive process improvement towards securing the best possible cost, quality and delivery.
• Securing full utilization of SCM tools (i.e. Project Procure, SAP Ariba, S4Hana, etc.) leveraging each respective tool at best to drive global synergies, efficiencies and global supply optimization. Monitor compliance, data quality and drive improvements, as needed, for the SCM processes.
• Assuring the implementation of effective sourcing strategies in line with business strategy and regional / global Continuous Improvement Process Sourcing (CIPS) strategy to ensure that suppliers have the capability and capacity to meet current and future business requirements.
• Ensuring all relevant parties understand strategies and execute processes accordingly.
• Ensuring alignment between projects sourcing and SCM category strategies.
• Ensuring buyers minimize risk regarding quality and financial exposure by buying in accordance with quality and commercial procedures and in accordance with Company guidelines.
• Ensuring a competitive level on internal sourcing and benchmarking with an external supply base.
• Assuring respective areas are properly staffed and execute the scope as needed.
• TT&L effectively and competitively executes general cargo and heavy lift shipments of inbound / outbound deliveries (basis quality and cost) and drops shipments from suppliers to project sites.
• Leverages category teams locally, regionally and globally to ensure appropriate supplier selection. Defines and establishes frame agreements with all major suppliers.
• Providing and maintaining standard terms in purchase contracts / terms and conditions in line with Company directives and guidelines.
• Ensuring (with HR Manager support) that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed, skilled and directed.
• Guiding, motivating and developing direct and indirect subordinates within HR policies and SCM excellence guidelines (knowledge management, functional training, etc.).
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline or business administration or any other qualification that is deemed suitable for the role.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.
• Minimum 7-10 years of professional experience in a project environment.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a supply chain function.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement of tailored equipment.
• Good knowledge of processes in industrial large and complex or turnkey contracts
• Strength in commercial / legal aspects of purchasing
• Drive to continuously create results and innovative solutions.
• Skilled communicator who can interface with numerous external and internal parties at different levels in a project environment.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required.

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