Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity for Supply Chain Management Team Lead in the, are you ready to take your procurement expertise to the next level in a dynamic, project-driven environment? to drive excellence across sourcing, project execution, compliance, and team development.
Location: Ireland Remote, with some travel to Dublin
(Please note we are unable to provide visa support for this position)
How You'll Make An Impact
Leadership & Team Development
* Lead, coach, and mentor SCM team members to foster a high-performance culture.
* Promote understanding and implementation of SCM processes aligned with global standards.
* Ensure the team is skilled, motivated, and strategically aligned with project goals.
Tender Sourcing & Project Procurement
* Develop and execute Tender Sourcing Plans (TSP) and Project Procurement Plans (PPP).
* Participate in tender meetings, identify sourcing opportunities, and manage supplier qualifications.
* Lead negotiations and ensure purchase orders align with contract conditions and project timelines.
Performance & Cost Management
* Achieve cost reduction and avoidance targets.
* Maintain sourcing schedules and provide monthly procurement performance reports.
* Monitor supplier delivery, quality, and compliance with health, safety, and ethics standards.
Issue Resolution & Compliance
* Resolve supplier-related issues and manage procurement claims.
* Coordinate with finance on payment processes and ensure adherence to local procedures.
Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement
* Monitor SCM KPIs and supplier performance.
* Conduct regular procurement reviews and support tactical decision-making.
* Identify and share best practices across the organization.
Your Background
* Master's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
* Proven experience in tailored equipment procurement and complex contract processes.
* Proven expertise in SAP.
* Fluent in English (written and verbal); comfortable working across cultures and countries.
Skills & Attributes
* Strong commercial and legal purchasing knowledge.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
* Entrepreneurial mindset with a sense of ownership and accountability.
* Structured, team-oriented, and results-driven.
* Analytical thinker with problem-solving capabilities.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary
* 24 days holidays, plus bank holidays
* Excellent company pension and wide-ranging benefits schemes.
* Top quality H&S culture alongside comprehensive training and personal development programmes.
* Up to 15% annual bonus scheme
* Inclusive Work Environment: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
More About Us
We offer fantastic opportunities to work on dynamic, high-impact and cutting-edge industry initiatives that are making a crucial impact to society whilst also offering the vibrancy of working within a world-leading global organization.
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.
With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.
Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.