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Career opportunities in Europe 

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is committed to solving some of the biggest global challenges of our time by advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are able to deliver on this great promise because we have great people who everyday work and innovate collaboratively across the globe.  

As an employer, we operate in 90 countries with 45,000 people committed to ensuring they thrive and are empowered to deliver their best work as part of our Diversity 360 vision.  

Embrace Diversity and Innovation! 

Hitachi Energy's Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service global product group is a world-leading provider of grid connections and power quality solutions that enable our customers to build a more sustainable, flexible and secure energy system. We leverage our long-standing technology leadership, vast integration expertise, huge installed base and global footprint to provide our customers with life-cycle value solutions at the lowest risk. Our customers are in the utility, renewables, industry, transportation, data centers and infrastructure sectors. 

Our business in Europe has more than 1,000 skilled professionals focused on critical areas of expertise and is present in 16 countries.  

At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business in Europe (HBUEU), diversity drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition across current and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centers and e-mobility. 

Join Our Team! 

Your responsibilities:

You will be involved in obtaining suitable offers during the tender and execution phases of the project, such as raw materials, semi-finished products, contracting for production and/or assembly.

You will be managing and controlling the procurement process, such as strategic sourcing, supplier evaluation, and selection.

Managing the vendor qualification process, negotiating, and contracting with suppliers and subcontractors along with handling non-conformities and any resulting potential claims.

You will be supporting on further developing the procurement order process and contract administration.

Initiating Supplier Performance Management, aiming to improve operational supplier performance.

Supplier Relationship Management: managing supplier risks, developing suppliers, conducting supplier audits, and coordinating supplier or part or component qualifications.

Managing projects or processes, working independently with limited supervision, coaching, and assessing the work of professionals from SCM or other stakeholders.

You will be utilizing and applying continuous improvement processes.

Developing and improving a strategic supplier portfolio based on various commodities.

You will closely be engaging with our European SCM hub.

Works closely and intensively with functions such as engineering, HSE, QA, and Project Management.

Your background:
You have a minimum 5 years of work experience in supply chain and/or project procurement.

A Senior Professional applies proven knowledge in the field, typically acquired through specific education or training (such as NEVI) and work experience.

Affinity with technology, such as electrical or electromechanical manufacturing, is considered a plus.

Knowledge of the market and suppliers with excellent negotiation skills.

Must be able to clearly communicate supply chain objectives and deliver results.

Strong teamwork, able to combine strategic thinking with tactical daily work.

Knowledge of ERP systems and proficiency in SAP is a plus.

Fluency in English both written and verbal with Dutch native speaker.