Category Specialist - Supply Chain Sourcing

About the role

Hitachi Energy is looking for a Category Specialist in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The role leads the procurement process for defined material groups, supporting supply chain strategies so that materials are available on time, costs are competitive and quality and service levels are met. It also manages supplier performance and supports regional and global sourcing initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and maintain SCM practices such as strategic sourcing, risk management, supply base management and quality, and drive local sourcing plans and global SCM KPIs
• Develop sourcing concepts (number and type of suppliers, make-or-buy, cost scenarios) and share them with stakeholders and Category Managers
• Select and evaluate suppliers, coordinate audits and monitor supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, lead time)
• Manage supplier relationships and recommend frame agreements to management
• Support bids and proposals with market information and plan strategic sourcing for projects and new products
• Work with engineering, planning and fulfillment to secure material availability in production
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environment, ethics and external regulations

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or above in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration or Supply Chain Management, or equivalent experience
• At least 10 years of experience in engineering, purchasing and supply chain management
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Preferred: CPSM or PMP certification, SAP, documentation management systems, Power BI and Microsoft Office