How You’ll Make an Impact
Implement sourcing strategies for the Contracted Services category aligned with business strategy.
Negotiate agreements with main contractors and renew price lists, terms, and conditions.
Establish and maintain supplier agreements; standardize terms and select contractors with a focus on quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability.
On‑board new suppliers, run regular evaluations, and provide performance reports to businesses and category managers.
Run benchmarking studies and design cost‑out programs/processes to reach financial targets.
Create local amendments to frame agreements; adapt corporate contractual frameworks to local business needs and oversee ongoing contract management.
Identify and mitigate contractual risks via contractor risk reviews; align risk profiles to the project risk matrix and follow up on mitigation plans.
Support regional/global sourcing initiatives; run regional sourcing under thresholds, initiate POs, confirm deliveries, and track supplier performance to PO requirements.
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Your Background
Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
Experience in E&C procurement and negotiation of medium to large contracts (2–10 MUSD).
Understanding of contractual frameworks and their applicability and risks (Turnkey), plus knowledge of risk identification and mitigation.
Knowledge of the German E&C market, subcontractors, and market drivers.
Knowledge of category management techniques (market analysis, SWOT, Purchasing chessboard, Kraljic Matrix) and procurement methodologies.
Familiarity with quality methodologies such as Six Sigma; excellent communication skills; able to work independently with limited information; proficient with MS Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Power BI.
More About Us
In this role, you will collaborate with experienced professionals across engineering, commercial, and SCM functions while growing your contract, sourcing, and risk management skills on grid projects that matter.
Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy
A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry
Access to learning platforms and career development programs
Attractive health and retirement benefits
Paid leave and flexible work arrangements
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