Category Manager GES

General information:

Hitachi energy is seeking an Category Manager GES for its Raleigh, NC location. This role is responsible for assessing local and international markets and will develop and implement category strategies for all the Grid Edge Solutions in USA and Canada. The major focus will be on developing a strong supplier base, while ensuring best cost and quality, on-time delivery, and material availability for the businesses. The Hitachi Energy battery energy storage portfolio is a scalable energy storage solution that is designed to ensure reliable power availability, grid stability, highest possible penetration of renewable energy for both grid-connected and off-grid systems (microgrids).

Responsibilities:

Work with Tendering Team to develop solution leveraging multiple suppliers. Negotiation times, terms, prices to created competitive bids. Implements effective sourcing strategies in line with business strategy ensuring that the supply base/suppliers have the capability and capacity to meet current and future business requirements. Ensures all relevant parties understand strategies and execute processes accordingly. Accountable for managing critical supplier agreements including new sources within given commodities, contract renewals, negotiation of terms, and defined performance metrics. Negotiate high-level complex contracts while delivering world-class results. Collaborates with Project Managers to ensure alignment and execution of commodity strategy. Manages planning and tracking of procurement activities, cost budgets, emerging country spending and savings forecasts. Support the study of outsource opportunities Meet regularly with critical suppliers for discussion on performance, planning, pricing, and future development activities. Ensures identification, investigation, and selection of appropriate suppliers (focusing on quality, delivery, cost and sustainability) in accordance with Company policies. Defines and establishes local standard agreements with all major suppliers. Provides and maintains standard terms in purchase contracts/terms and conditions in line with Company directives and guidelines. Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

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