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Metal Fab Category Manager

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Metal Fab Category Manager

Remote

General Information:

Hitachi Energy is seeking a remote NAM Category Manager - Metal Fabrication for its Raleigh, NC location. This role is responsible for translating the Business Line category strategy to regional level and driving regional execution, continuous improvement (CIPS) activities to support Power Grid Transformers (PGTR) NAM business objectives on total cost of ownership and supply performance. Deliver on all Procurement and Logistics (PL) regional targets: cost reduction including BCC sourcing, supplier classification maps, coordinated project management activities, supplier payment terms, lead-time reductions and supplier performance targets for quality and on-time delivery. Help drive supply chain operational excellence in largest business line of Hitachi Energy.

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Your Responsibilities:

  • Perform total cost of ownership (TCO) sourcing activities and/or mitigate risks.
  • Conduct negotiations and establish contracts and service level agreement for regional suppliers and monitor contract compliance.
  • Collaborate technically with Engineering to propose application alternatives and drive consolidation within the category.
  • Drive cost reduction based on technical requirements and data analysis.
  • Analyze commodity spend, market dynamics, and price developments. Collect and rationalize inputs from factories to feed into sourcing strategy.
  • Regularly communicate strategy including quarterly CIPS reviews and negotiations results to factories in the region to deliver market allocation, price, lead time, MOQ, and Terms & Conditions information and control its usage in the local ERP systems.
  • Support factory implementation of the strategy in a timely manner. Drive selected regional or factory level SCM projects.
  • Actively promote standardization.
  • Manage and resolve critical supplier shortcomings.
  • Develop cost breakdown analysis, should costing, and run regular benchmarks for responsible categories tied to key raw material indices.
  • Ensures that group and local health, safety and environmental guidelines and directives are implemented as top priority.
  • Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
  • up to 25% travel

Your Background:

  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering, supply chain management, or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience
  • Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

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Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-92565
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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