Hitachi Energy · 1 day ago
Category Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
7+ years expHitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies. The Category Manager will drive procurement excellence and supplier performance, collaborating with cross-functional teams to influence sourcing strategies and lead initiatives impacting cost, quality, and delivery performance.
EnergyManufacturing
Responsibilities
Translate global category strategies into actionable regional plans
Lead total cost of ownership sourcing and risk mitigation activities
Negotiate contracts and service level agreements with regional suppliers
Collaborate with engineering to drive technical cost reductions and standardization
Analyze market trends, commodity spend, and supplier performance
Communicate sourcing strategies and results across regional factories
Drive regional supply chain projects and continuous improvement initiatives
Resolve critical supplier issues and ensure contract compliance
Travel up to 25% within North America to engage with suppliers and internal teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
Minimum 7 years of experience in category management or strategic sourcing with direct materials
Proven experience in strategic sourcing or category management
Strong analytical skills and experience with cost breakdowns and benchmarks
Ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders
Familiarity with ERP systems and supplier performance metrics
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Benefits
Flexible work arrangements
Continuous learning
Company
Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy is a renewable energy company that provides energy consulting services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$300M2025-03-19Post Ipo Equity· $300M
2020-03-30IPO
Leadership Team
Ron Hunt
CFO Enterprise Software Solutions
Allie Anzelone
Site HR Business Partner
Recent News
Business Standard India
2025-05-17
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