UlliWe are currently looking for 2 BU Category Manager. One will manage the Engineering and site Services, and the second role is for Substation Automation and Communication Equipment. /liliMission Statement /li /ulpLead for the assigned spend a short term and medium-term compliant, resilient and sustainable sourcing strategy to meet targets on total cost of ownership, reliability of supplies and supply performance. Lead contracts and service level agreement negotiations in line with factory and HUBs expectations to deliver price, lead time and Terms Conditions information and control its usage in local ERP systems. /ppDefine and mandate the Supply Quality and Development team on Supplier Management activities. Lead collaboration with all internal stakeholders to support bidding, design to value (DtV) and RD activities. Ensure implementation of a compliant and sustainable sourcing strategy for the assigned category. /ppTake the ultimate accountability and approval authority, and reviews and assures the quality of the team’s operation in accordance with HE, BU, and HUB regulations and procedures. /pulliMain Activities /liliAnalyze commodity spend, analyze market dynamics and price developments improvement of the category strategy and plan (using CIPS methodology) in ad-equation with business needs and the HE procedures and regulations. Maintain cross HUB collaboration for assigned category. Align on the strategy with key stakeholders and communicate on a regular base. /liliDeliver on the targets for KPIs for the BU spend with focus on cost, quality and timely delivery. /liliLead Demand collection process including detailed factory / HUBs requirements. /liliManage / Run tender / order specific RFx and negotiations where applicable. /liliDistribute, pricing, lead times, MOQ (If applicable) and Terms Conditions information to the units and control its usage in the local ERP systems. /liliImprove on tender and project material costing. Run tender / order specific RFx and negotiations where applicable. /liliPromote cost breakdown analysis, should costing and run regular benchmarks. /liliOversee the supplier relationship with regular review contract execution, supply performance, improvement activities and future. /liliLead supplier qualification for the ones in scope, perform risk assessment. Plan and assign audits to Supply Quality Development Engineer. /liliBased on performance data, evaluate, define and monitor improvement measures for selected suppliers. Organize or ask for resources accordingly. /liliAct as resolution owner on escalated topics as mapped in escalation matrix. /liliManage claims in order to maximize compensation to Hitachi Energy. /liliWork closely with other function to initiate, promote and support projects and bring value on total cost of ownership, risk mitigation, quality, cash, lead time, material availability. /liliLiving 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. /liliBachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. /lili7+ years of experience in a similar position /liliExceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and suppliers at global level /liliWillingness to travel up to 25% /liliFluency in English both written and spoken /li /ulpCategory Manager • Arese, Italia /p #J-18808-Ljbffr