Category Manager

Join Hitachi Energy as a Category Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of power grid transformation across North America. This remote opportunity puts you at the heart of innovation, driving procurement excellence and supplier performance for our largest business line. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, influence sourcing strategies, and lead initiatives that directly impact cost, quality, and delivery performance. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

If you're passionate about supply chain strategy, data-driven decision-making, and building strong supplier relationships, this is your chance to make a real impact in a global organization committed to sustainability, safety, and integrity.

How You'll Make an Impact

• 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.

Your Background

• 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.

More About Us

• At Hitachi Energy, we're committed to powering a sustainable future through innovation and collaboration.

• You'll be part of a diverse, inclusive team with opportunities to grow your career globally.

• We offer flexible work arrangements, continuous learning, and a culture that values safety, integrity, and respect.