Operating Unit Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager - Hitachi Energy, Grids and Power Quality Solutions, Great Britain.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable, flexible and secure energy future for today's generations and those to come. Our Grid and Power Quality Solutions business delivers integrated systems, solutions and services for substations, grid connection and power quality to efficiently tackle the challenges of integration with today's evolving power sources, transmission grids and distribution networks and ensure the quality of reliable and available power.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Supply Chain Manager to join our local team in Great Britain.

The Supply Chain Management organization at GPQS is strengthening its ability to perform professionally and add competitive value services within procurement and logistics.

• Ensure effective and efficient implementation of SCM strategy activities throughout the organization by increasing the SCM competence;

• Ensure to be fully embedded - at all levels - in the value chain of the organization by owning and managing SCM core activities such as Strategic Sourcing, Procurement Processes, Tactical Purchasing and Contracted Services;

• Support the business to achieve significant competitive advantage by designing and implementing cost-out programs to reach financial targets (Cost Reduction, Cash Management, Productivity);

• Pro-actively participate in Tender/Capture Team during the kick-off and tender progress meetings for selected target projects, identifying opportunities and critical commercial, fiscal and legal conditions of the client's tender specification and ensure flow over to the bidding documentation to suppliers;

• Secure that the Tender Sourcing Plan (TSP) is issued based on the overall tender strategy and that Tender Management team in issuing the project budget and time schedule by providing timely and accurately input from suppliers' quotations incl. provision/ commitment of anticipated qualified improvement potentials

• Manage the Supply Quality by ensuring on time deliveries and monitoring /investigating supplier quality issues;

• Contribute to the development and implementation of SCM standards, tools and processes sustainable to the size of your business;

• Ensure that SCM team are trained and safely working to ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environment requirements;

• Demonstrate strong sense of ownership and collaborative problem-solving mindset across disciplines in a complex global organization;

• To successfully take on this position, you probably have extensive experience in the industrial environment and Supply Chain Management.

• You possess good technical knowledge in power transmission and distribution technologies.

• You have a university degree in a relevant field: Engineering, Economics or Supply Chain Management.

• As you will be working in a global environment, you have extensive international experience and are, fluent in English, written and spoken alike.

• You are an analytical leader and a team player with an independent and solution oriented working style, as well as strong communicative and collaborative skills.

• Previous experience in a multicultural environment and high degree of inter-cultural sensitivity help you lead and motivate by influence.

• Through extensive experience in negotiations, you achieve commitment as well as results.

• Inclusive Work Environment: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
• Career Growth: Enjoy excellent career opportunities in a global company that supports your professional development.
• Supportive Team: Be part of a team with inspiring colleagues who collaborate and support each other.
• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive Benefits: Receive a competitive salary and pension plan.