Global Supply Chain Manager

Hitachi Energy

Woking, United Kingdom

#JID3-133273

Position summary

itors, etc.) and high-power electrical components, including circuit breakers, switchgear, and cooling solutions.

  • Establish a unified sourcing approach to optimize supplier selection and procurement efficiency. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure product strategy alignment with technical, financial, and operational goals.

  • Drive the execution of the global strategy across all Business Unit categories, ensuring cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder alignment.

  • Implement standardized procurement processes to improve efficiency across product groups and regional hubs.

  • Support the integration of new businesses within the Grid Automation SCM BU, ensuring a smooth transition into the global supply chain framework.

  • Align sourcing and procurement strategies with Grid Automation requirements, leveraging synergies across existing supply chain operations.

  • Facilitate collaboration between new business units, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to drive efficiency, innovation, and cost optimization.

  • Foster internal synergies across multiple business units, ensuring strategic alignment and cross-functional collaboration to maximize efficiency.

  • Develop and execute Hitachi Group-wide collaboration initiatives, leveraging best practices, shared resources, and expertise across different business entities.

Your Background:

  • Extensive experience within a large industrial player, with a deep understanding of global supply chain operations.

  • Strong expertise in High-Tech industries, including electronics, with a solid foundation in power electronics and electrical components.

  • Proven experience in developing market analysis and strategic planning, ensuring optimal decision-making in procurement and supplier management.

  • Proficiency in digital SCM tools (SAP Ariba, S4Hana, etc.) to drive automation and visibility.

  • Strong leadership skills, with experience in supplier negotiation and stakeholder collaboration.

  • Analytical mindset, capable of developing data-driven strategies to resolve supply chain challenges

  • Experience working across global markets, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational efficiency.

  • Ability to thrive in a complex corporate environment, managing operations within a structured multinational organization.

What We Offer

  • Inclusive Work Environment: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

  • Career Growth: Enjoy excellent career opportunities in a global company that supports your professional development.

  • Supportive Team: Be part of a team with inspiring colleagues who collaborate and support each other.

  • Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements.

  • Competitive Benefits: Receive a competitive salary and pension plan.

More about us

Bring your very own sense of pride and purpose as you help us drive forward the Fourth Industrial Revolution - creating a sustainable future for our planet, and your career. Join Hitachi and harness the power of our diverse global network, as you collaborate with and learn from our world-class teams.
Hitachi Energy complementary strengths, we plan to form a new and stronger global leader in the power sector. Hitachi Energy will have more than 230 years of combined heritage and experience. Join us on this exciting journey.
Talent Partner , Dianne Cooper - [email protected] will answer your questions on the position.
Would you like to help us develop the technology of tomorrow? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don't delay - apply today!

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