Category Manager – Monitoring, Digital Components
Hitachi
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: North Carolina • United States
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About the role
- Translate global category strategies into actionable regional plans.
- Lead total cost of ownership sourcing and risk mitigation activities.
- Negotiate contracts and service level agreements with regional suppliers.
- Collaborate with engineering to drive technical cost reductions and standardization.
- Analyze market trends, commodity spend, and supplier performance.
- Communicate sourcing strategies and results across regional factories.
- Drive regional supply chain projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Resolve critical supplier issues and ensure contract compliance.
- Travel up to 25% within North America to engage with suppliers and internal teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in category management or strategic sourcing.
- Proven experience in strategic sourcing or category management.
- Strong analytical skills and experience with cost breakdowns and benchmarks.
- Ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and supplier performance metrics.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Continuous learning
- A culture that values safety, integrity, and respect
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
category managementstrategic sourcingcost breakdownsbenchmarkssourcing strategiescontract negotiationrisk mitigationsupplier performance analysistechnical cost reductionscontinuous improvement
Soft skills
analytical skillsleadershipinfluencecollaborationcommunication