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HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) is a product group in Hitachi Energy, which develops, manufactures and sells DC transmission systems on a global market. HVDC technology is used to transmit electricity over long distances and for power transmission via submarine cables. It is also used to connect power systems. The HVDC market for large scale transmission and offshore wind is booming as an enabler for the global energy transitions. All these projects are classified as very critical infrastructures and hence cyber security requirements, and standard compliance is very high. Hitachi Energy is seeking Project Managers – Supply Chain for Chennai location. This is a great opportunity to apply your passion for project management to manage million-dollar projects!

This is an individual contributor role, responsible for SCM (Supply Chain Management) in the Project, reporting to the Regional Supply Chain Manager while supporting the project director. If you like complex projects, business challenges, have a curious mind, and have a problem-solving attitude, take the opportunity to join a World Technology Leader Company. Experience the great feeling from managing the SCM scope of large projects close to the end customer. We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with so don’t hesitate to apply even though you don´t meet all requirements. A team with great cooperation and with diverse background is waiting for you to join.

How you'll make an impact:

• In this role you will be Project Manager within the HVDC SCM project and responsible for the procurement activities in our HVDC projects.

• You will be part of the HVDC Project Core team for the projects you manage. 

• In this role, you will coordinate across multiple global regions with engineers, controllers, project planners, logisticians, quality professionals, buyers, and suppliers to ensure that equipment is procured and delivered on time, within budget, and within standard. 

• You will be responsible for ensuring that all key personnel within the project, global supply chain, the HVDC organization, and the client are aware of any risks and opportunities within project supply chain.

• During the project execution Project SCM need to ensure relentless execution with proactive planning and follow-up all equipment delivers with our suppliers and internal stakeholders. Project SCM to solve upcoming quality constraints or deficiencies with the supplier equipment deliveries.

• Contribute to vendor list management by providing Supplier Performance data. Ensure that our suppliers comply with the laws, regulations, standards, certificates and directives that Hitachi Energy requires from their suppliers.

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

• 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:

• You hold a degree in Electrical Engineering with preferably 12+ years relevant work experience and master's in business administration is added advantage.

• Demonstrated ability to manage the supply chain management needs of multi-million dollar projects. 

• Strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Proactively address business demands in a fast-paced environment. 

• Ability to prioritize and allocate resources to align with department and company goals. 

• Preferred CPSM or PMP certifications, Lean Six Sigma, SAP Experience, Documentation Management Systems, Power BI and proficiency with Microsoft Office. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and the ability to create strong working relationships. 

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