Category Specialist

Job Description

• The opportunity
• You as a Category Specialist will be part of Hitachi Energy business based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
• Implement and adhere to Supply Chain Management (SCM) strategies and processes, and follow-ups in factories to ensure material availability, delivery performance, and cost competitiveness.
• Lead the procurement process for defined material groups, achieving timely availability, cost savings, quality, and service level objectives.
• Support the development and implementation of regional/global sourcing strategies, and manage supplier performance to secure quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability.
• How you ll make an impact
• SCM Practice Implementation and support the implementation, maintenance, and compliance of SCM practices, such as Strategic Sourcing, Process & Excellence, Risk Management, Supply Base Management & Quality.
• Design and implement plans for local sources to reach business targets. Support regional and global sourcing initiatives as required.
• Drive the implementation of global SCM initiatives and monitor performance and global SCM Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Supplier / Material Identification and selection and support the development and implementation of regional/global sourcing strategies in alignment with regional/global Category Managers.
• Develop SCM sourcing concepts, including number and type of suppliers needed, make-or-buy comparisons, cost scenarios, and new materials.
• Share sourcing concepts with relevant stakeholders, agree on actions, responsibilities, and deadlines.
• Work with Category Managers and Supplier Quality Engineers for supplier selection.
• Identify the need for new supplier developments for critical materials.
• Coordinate and implement sourcing strategies to identify, analyze, evaluate, audit, and monitor suppliers.
• Conduct all SCM activities for goods and services in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Contract management and adapt the corporate contractual framework to local business needs.
• Recommend frame agreements to management and execute upon approval.
• Bid and Proposal support bid and proposal teams by providing relevant market information.
• Strategic sourcing activities and Plan, initialize, and monitor strategic sourcing activities for projects, new product developments, early involvement of key suppliers, and design to cost aspects.
• Leverage the Continuous Improvement Process Sourcing (CIPS) process, Initiate and improve operational Excellence & Supplier Performance.
• Manage Supplier Performance Evaluation (SPE) results and cost targets in new developments.
• Supplier Relationship Management and managing relationships with key suppliers to ensure timely delivery, quality, and compliance with contractual terms.
• Oversee supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, lead time) and resolve performance issues.
• Internal Stakeholder Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as engineering, planning, and fulfillment to secure material availability in production.
• Apply standards on health, safety, environment, and business ethics within operational work, contract management, and negotiations.
• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
• Your background
• Bachelor s degree or above in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience: Minimum 6-8 years of working experience in Engineering, Purchasing, and Supply Chain Management.
• Skills: Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and strong communication skills.
• Results orientation with proven implementation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to influence and persuade.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently on a daily basis.
• Compliance and ethics oriented.
• Flexibility to travel up to 15%.
• Preferred: CPSM or PMP certifications, CIPP, CIPM, SAP Experience, Documentation Management Systems, Power BI, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English and Arabic language is required.