Location:

Hitachi, Ibaraki, Japan

Job ID:

R0104392

Date Posted:

2025-08-25

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY JAPAN, LTD.

Profession (Job Category):

Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Your responsibilities:

• You will develop and implement sourcing strategies for defined material groups within the service business unit to achieve availability on time, cost savings, quality, and service level objectives.
• You will lead the procurement process for defined material groups, including identifying and selecting and developing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier performance.
• You will manage relationships with key suppliers to ensure timely delivery, quality, and compliance with contractual terms.
• You will conduct market research and analyze industry trends to identify new sourcing opportunities and potential risks.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality, and project management to ensure procurement activities align with business requirements.
• You will drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• You will ensure compliance with Hitachi Power Grids policies and procedures, as well as relevant laws and regulations.
• 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.

Your background:

• Degree/master’s required: bachelor's degree or above or equivalent in Engineering or Industrial Engineering or Business Administration
• Years of experience required: more than 3 years of working experience.
• Proficiency in languages: English & Japanese, other of advantage.

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