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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 identify sole- and single-sourced component usage that jeopardizes continuity of supply, and develop solutions to reduce risks.
2.You will drive relevant departments to systematically resolve and improve supplier quality issues.
3.You will negotiate pricing and contracts, supplier inventory arrangements, and lead times to support customer responsiveness and manufacturing flexibility.
4.You will support business needs related to supply or supplier issues.
5.You will manage supplier performance, ratings, forecasting, and reviews.
6.You will provide total landed cost comparisons to the unit.
7.You will launch and drive projects to identify, select, compare, and qualify suppliers for different commodity groups, to achieve a superior supply chain.
8.You will develop team member competency and improve productivity.
9.You will be responsible for conducting departmental energy review work, and cooperate with the formulation and implementation of the company's energy management goals, indicators, and management plans. In procurement plans for energy-consuming equipment and facilities with a power rating exceeding 30 kW, you will review energy efficiency requirements to ensure they reach the leading energy efficiency levels of similar equipment and facilities in the market.
10.You will perform other work related to supply chain management.

Your background
1.Master’s degree or above in Engineering, Business, Purchasing, Material Management, or equivalent

2.Knowledge of compliance with legal and ethical aspects of purchasing and contracting

3.Strategic planning and methodology on a global scale

4.Knowledge of supply chain planning / purchasing tools

5. 3-5 years - Strong negotiation and contracting skills

6.Experiences in sourcing or procurement & supplier quality improvement

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.

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.