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About this HUB Category Manager role at Hitachi

Hitachi · Onsite · Beijing, China

Location:

Beijing, China

Job ID:

R0112792

Date Posted:

2025-11-20

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY (CHINA) LTD.

Profession (Job Category):

Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is renowned worldwide as a specialist for electrical power transmission and distribution. As a global leader, we revolutionized high-voltage technology and pioneered many world’s firsts to bring safety, reliability and efficiency to power networks around the globe. High Voltage Products manufacturing facilities around the world, >100 locations worldwide providing 24/7 service. We have No.1 market share, installed 1 out of 4 high-voltage switchgear in the world, >500k high-voltage circuit-breakers installed globally.


How you’ll make an impact
1. You will develop, implement, and manage comprehensive category strategies for Casting and Forging materials and services within the HUB, aligning with global procurement objectives and local business needs also conduct market analysis, supplier evaluations, and spend analysis to identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and innovation.

2. You will lead the sourcing process, including RFQ/RFP development, bid analysis, negotiation, and contract finalization with suppliers also establish and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders (e.g., engineering, operations, sales) to understand their requirements and ensure effective category management.

3. You will manage supplier performance, including regular reviews, issue resolution, and driving continuous improvement initiatives also monitor and report on key procurement metrics, including savings achieved, supplier performance, and risk management.

4. You will ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards in all procurement activities and identify and mitigate supply chain risks within the assigned categories.

5. You will stay abreast of industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices in procurement and supply chain management also do collaborate with global procurement teams to leverage synergies and best practices across regions.

6. You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

7. 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.


Your background
1. You hold a bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

2. Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management, preferably within a multinational industrial or energy sector company.

3. Proven track record of developing and implementing successful category strategies and achieving significant cost savings.

4. Strong negotiation skills with experience in complex contract negotiations with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with proficiency in data analysis tools.

5. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment and strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders at all levels.
6. Experience with e-procurement platforms and ERP systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, SAP ECC) is highly desirable.

7. Certification in Supply Chain Management (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) is a plus.

8. Proficiency in English and Mandarin, both written and spoken.

More about us
We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules) :

1. Up to 30 days full paid leaves per year
2. Flexible Benefit program (Supplementary Pensions included)
3. Medical Insurance(outpatient and inpatient)
4. Long service awards
5. Flexible Working(subject to role)

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome  Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested – don’t delay, apply today!  All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner: Miki Li, WeChat: MikiLi999.

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.

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