Ph3General Cargo and Air and Ocean Global Sourcing Manager (f/m/d) /h3pJoin to apply for the General Cargo and Air and Ocean Global Sourcing Manager (f/m/d) role at Hitachi Energy /ph3Overview /h3pAre you ready to shape the future of global logistics? As the bGeneral Cargo and Air Ocean Sourcing Manager /b for Trade, Transport Logistics (TTL), you’ll take the lead in driving strategic sourcing across all modes of transport including managing directly the air and ocean procurement. This high-impact role is responsible for developing and executing the bGeneral Cargo Sourcing Strategy /b, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring performance excellence across our global network. You’ll be at the forefront of supplier negotiations, supplier performance and service level management—playing a key role in how we move goods around the world. This role can be based near a Hitachi Energy location in one of the advertised countries. /ph3How You’ll Make An Impact /h3ulliLead the global sourcing team for general cargo within TTL. /liliDrive the implementation of the TTL strategy in close collaboration with cross-functional partners. /liliOwn the end-to-end RFI and RFQ process for general cargo, including award proposal preparation and approvals. /liliDirectly manage procurement for air and ocean freight. /liliOversee and optimize the global supplier base for general cargo. /liliManage supplier performance (e.g., service levels, on-time delivery) and initiate corrective actions as needed. /liliIdentify opportunities for continuous improvement in cost, quality, and sustainability. /liliAnalyze internal and external cost trends to drive savings and efficiency. /liliMaintain commodity guidelines by tracking market prices and forecasting cost impacts. /liliCollaborate with internal stakeholders to assess market developments and align sourcing strategies accordingly. /li /ulh3Your background /h3ulliMore than 15 years of proven experience in global sourcing, including air and ocean freight. /liliStrong negotiation and supplier management skills. /liliA data-driven approach to decision-making and performance tracking. /liliExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities. /liliThe ability to lead cross-functional teams in a dynamic, international environment. /liliWillingness to travel internationally up to 15–20%. /li /ulpHitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today. /ph3Seniority level /h3ulliMid-Senior level /li /ulh3Employment type /h3ulliFull-time /li /ulh3Job function /h3ulliManagement and Manufacturing /liliIndustries /liliAppliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing and IT Services and IT Consulting /li /ulpWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr