Category Manager

Hitachi•Raleigh, NC

21d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will develop and implement category strategies that support cost optimization, quality, and supply chain performance for assigned categories within Hitachi Energy’s Grid Integration business. You will manage sourcing activities, supplier relationships, contract processes, and category planning while working closely with engineering, operations, finance, and other functions to align procurement activities with business needs. Your work will involve identifying cost reduction opportunities, improving supply chain efficiency, managing supplier performance, and monitoring market and regulatory developments. By helping secure reliable supplier performance, quality, delivery, and service levels, you will contribute to the continuity and performance of operations that support the power industry while gaining exposure to cross-functional collaboration, supplier management, strategic sourcing, and category development practices.

Requirements

Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement, preferably within the energy or manufacturing sector.
Proven record of developing and implementing category strategies and achieving cost savings.
Negotiation and contract management skills.
Proficiency in procurement software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as SAP or Oracle.

Nice To Haves

CPM or CPSM certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute category strategies including spend evaluation, market intelligence, supplier segmentation, and risk management.
Manage sourcing activities including RFQ/RFP development, negotiation, contract management, and supplier selection.
Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers while monitoring performance and conducting business reviews.
Drive continuous improvement activities with suppliers to enhance category performance.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, finance, and other departments to align category strategies with business needs.
Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities, value engineering activities, and supply chain efficiencies.
Manage supplier quality, delivery, and service performance and implement corrective actions when needed.
Monitor industry trends, technological developments, and regulatory changes relevant to assigned categories.
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.