Operational Procurement Team Leader - 80 - 100% (f/m/d)
The opportunity
Lead and manage a team of procurement professionals to ensure efficient and effective operational procurement activities, supporting HITACHI ENERGY business objectives and supply chain optimization.
How You’ll Make An Impact
Lead and manage a team of procurement professionals to ensure efficient and effective operational procurement activities, supporting HITACHI ENERGY business objectives and supply chain optimization.
How You’ll Make An Impact
- Manage and mentor a team of procurement specialists, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
- Oversee the end-to-end operational procurement process, including requisitioning, purchase order creation, expediting, and invoice resolution.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimize delivery performance for assigned categories.
- Monitor key procurement metrics, analyze performance data, and identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (e.g., engineering, manufacturing, logistics, finance, planning ) to understand their needs and ensure timely and effective supply.
- Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function, leveraging best practices and technology.
- Resolve complex supplier issues effectively and efficiently.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in procurement, ideally with 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Proven experience in operational procurement within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong understanding of procurement best practices and supplier relationship management.
- Proficiency in SAP
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Certifications such as CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or equivalent are a plus.
- English on negotiation level, German should be B1
- You will do interesting and enriching work as part of a dynamic, passionate, and collaborative team committed to innovation and continuous improvement
- You will be stretched, encouraged, and supported to grow – we pride ourselves on providing strong learning and development opportunities
- We offer an environment that fosters collaboration, connection, and diversity of thought
- Our culture is one of a kind: come as you are and bring your unique attributes, passion, and drive to the design and management of Pensions & Benefits at Hitachi Energy, contributing to making us ‘the place to be’ and to our purpose of advancing a sustainable energy future for all
- Flexible working, including hybrid/remote working opportunities
- A competitive compensation and benefits package