Job Description

Location:

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Job ID:

R0102966

Date Posted:

2025-08-27

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

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The opportunity

Join our team as a Strategic Buyer. You will be managing the local category and indirect material for the assigned spend, a short and medium-term compliant, resilient and sustainable sourcing strategy to meet targets on total cost of ownership and supply performance driving excellence in quality, delivery and compliance for the supply base across Hub Europe, Business Unit Transformers, Insulation and Components for direct materials.

How you'll make an impact

Analyze local category and indirect material spend, analyze market dynamics, price developments, demand vs supply dynamics. Running benchmarks are possible with other hubs and SWOT for emerging market sources will provide a good picture of the positioning of the local category and indirect material Define, optimize and improve the sourcing strategy in ad-equation with business needs and the HE procedures and regulations. Align on the strategy with key stakeholders and communicate on a regular base Run tender/order specific RFx and negotiations where applicable, qualify and negotiation suppliers. This covers as well to allocate volume, sign and monitor Frame Agreements and Service Level Agreements (SLA). You will represent the "voice of customer" during the supplier audits Control your costs by having a strong understanding of spend and promote cost breakdown analysis, should costing and run regular benchmarks. Oversee the supplier relationship, including supplier qualification, classification, performance management and performance improvements Demonstrate the supply base resiliency with you team monitoring material availability and ensuring risk mitigation plans/projects are up to date Collaborate closely with other function to initiate, promote and support projects execution in order to bring value on total cost of ownership, risk mitigation, quality, cash, lead time, material availability. Contribute to new product introduction, transfer of technology and other R&D projects

Your background

Self-starter mentality with high learning agility, quick comprehension and pragmatic implementation orientation. Flexibility and high level of commitment More than 2 years overall experience in production environment, purchasing and a factory process knowledge in general. A previous experience in manufacturing, railway or electro-mechanical related industry in a function as Strategic Buyer is a plus. Demonstrated negotiation skills are required including knowledge of legal aspects of contracts. Proven experience in developing and implementing supplier related processes such as qualification, supplier development, supplier performance measurement. Exposure to machined and turned parts related processes is an asset. Handling conflicts, interpersonal & multi-cultural as well as negotiation & influencing skills, clear communication, networker, business savvy, capable of holistic view, result and action oriented, resilient. Business Travel required (10%, day trips) Good German and English language skills

More about us

Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.

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