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Procurement Team Lead(m/w/x)
Leading a team of 12 procurement professionals at a global energy technology company. Strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management experience required. Flexible working practices, reasonable accommodation for disabled individuals.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field, or vocational training with relevant experience
- 5 years progressive experience in procurement or supply chain management, or 3 years in a leadership position
- Successful strategic sourcing, negotiation, and supplier/customer relationship management
- Strong understanding of procurement best practices, contract law, and supply chain principles
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation abilities
- Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel)
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global environment and manage multiple priorities
- Experience in manufacturing, technology, or industrial sectors
Tasks
- Drive strategic sourcing initiatives
- Optimize procurement operations
- Lead a team of 12 procurement professionals
- Ensure rapid and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services
- Foster strong, collaborative supplier relationships
- Lead and inspire a high-performing Procurement team
- Drive innovation and accountability
- Develop procurement strategies for on-time delivery and quality improvement
- Enhance supply chain efficiency and cost reduction
- Apply critical path methodology to minimize delays
- Ensure customer satisfaction
- Champion end-to-end procurement excellence
- Maintain process discipline and transparency
- Optimize operational procurement processes
- Advance systems for greater efficiency
- Manage supplier segmentation, selection, and qualification
- Conduct contract negotiations and strategic partnerships
- Establish supplier performance frameworks with KPIs, scorecards, and reviews
- Present procurement performance reports to senior leaders
- Report cost savings and supplier outcomes
- Manage procurement risks
- Address supply chain disruptions and price volatility
- Ensure compliance with ethical purchasing
- Promote corporate social responsibility
Work Experience
- 5 years
Education
- Vocational certificationOR
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- SAP Ariba
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel
Benefits
Flexible Working
- Flexible working practices
Other Benefits
- Reasonable accommodation for disabled individuals
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Procurement Team Lead(m/w/x)
Leading a team of 12 procurement professionals at a global energy technology company. Strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management experience required. Flexible working practices, reasonable accommodation for disabled individuals.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field, or vocational training with relevant experience
- 5 years progressive experience in procurement or supply chain management, or 3 years in a leadership position
- Successful strategic sourcing, negotiation, and supplier/customer relationship management
- Strong understanding of procurement best practices, contract law, and supply chain principles
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation abilities
- Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel)
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global environment and manage multiple priorities
- Experience in manufacturing, technology, or industrial sectors
Tasks
- Drive strategic sourcing initiatives
- Optimize procurement operations
- Lead a team of 12 procurement professionals
- Ensure rapid and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services
- Foster strong, collaborative supplier relationships
- Lead and inspire a high-performing Procurement team
- Drive innovation and accountability
- Develop procurement strategies for on-time delivery and quality improvement
- Enhance supply chain efficiency and cost reduction
- Apply critical path methodology to minimize delays
- Ensure customer satisfaction
- Champion end-to-end procurement excellence
- Maintain process discipline and transparency
- Optimize operational procurement processes
- Advance systems for greater efficiency
- Manage supplier segmentation, selection, and qualification
- Conduct contract negotiations and strategic partnerships
- Establish supplier performance frameworks with KPIs, scorecards, and reviews
- Present procurement performance reports to senior leaders
- Report cost savings and supplier outcomes
- Manage procurement risks
- Address supply chain disruptions and price volatility
- Ensure compliance with ethical purchasing
- Promote corporate social responsibility
Work Experience
- 5 years
Education
- Vocational certificationOR
- Bachelor's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Tools & Technologies
- SAP Ariba
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel
Benefits
Flexible Working
- Flexible working practices
Other Benefits
- Reasonable accommodation for disabled individuals
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About the Company
HITACHI ENERGY LTD
Industry
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Description
Hitachi Energy offers interesting tasks in a highly motivated team and supports professional confidence through an individual induction plan.
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