Hitachi

HUB Category Manager

Hitachi

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Beijing • China

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About the role

  • You will develop and implement visionary strategies for long-term category development, while championing diversity and equality, execute sourcing plans with precision (Market and Competitor Analysis, Material Category Strategy, Category Roadmap and Value Chain Analysis) and work collaboratively with a dynamic team of Buyers stationed across China, Japan, South Korea, fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment.
  • You will build and nurture beneficial relationships with vendors to secure advantageous pricing and high-quality services.
  • You will regularly engage in productive conversations with key suppliers on performance, planning, pricing, and future developments.
  • You will collaborate closely with other departments to guide product category activities, promoting cross-functional collaboration and diversity of perspectives, Champion Continuous Improvement Process (CIPS) within assigned categories, fostering an environment of learning and growth for all team members.
  • You will streamline price negotiations, monitor cost-saving activities, and lead internal teams towards rapid cost-reduction implementations, while ensuring equal opportunities for all stakeholders.
  • You will adhere strictly to SOX, OHS, EHS, and compliance guidelines, maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment for everyone.
  • You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • You hold a master’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering.
  • You possess between 3 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing and a successful track record in International Strategic Sourcing, with strategy definition and execution.
  • Experience navigating in an intercultural, multi-business environment, promoting cultural sensitivity and understanding.
  • Analytical thinker, skilled communicator, and proactive problem-solver, have a solid grasp of data analysis and forecasting methodologies.
  • Capable of inspiring team members in a complex matrix environment, fostering diversity and inclusion. Comfortable with travel around 20% - 30% of the time.
  • Your command of English is excellent, both written and spoken, with negotiation-level fluency. Additional language skills are a plus.
Benefits
  • Up to 30 days full paid leaves per year
  • Flexible Benefit program (Supplementary Pensions included)
  • Medical Insurance (outpatient and inpatient)
  • Long service awards
  • Flexible Working (subject to role)

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
International Strategic SourcingMarket AnalysisCompetitor AnalysisMaterial Category StrategyCategory RoadmapValue Chain AnalysisData AnalysisForecasting MethodologiesCost ReductionContinuous Improvement Process
Soft skills
Analytical ThinkingSkilled CommunicationProactive Problem-SolvingTeam InspirationCultural SensitivityDiversity and InclusionCollaborationNegotiationInterpersonal SkillsAdaptability