Strategic Sourcing Specialist at Hitachi Energy developing and implementing sourcing strategies for sustainable energy solutions. Collaborating with cross - functional teams to drive procurement initiatives in the Middle East and Africa region.
About the role
- Director of Procurement managing procurement functions and supplier performance at Integrated Water Services, enhancing operational efficiency and driving cost savings.
Responsibilities
- Establish and scale the procurement function to support production and engineering teams
- Develop sourcing strategies and analyze supply markets to optimize value and mitigate risk
- Negotiate NDAs, Terms & Conditions, Statements of Work, and complex supplier agreements
- Consolidate spend, leverage national accounts, and pursue enterprise-wide cost savings
- Implement continuous cost improvements and support operational efficiency targets
- Build and manage strong supplier relationships with defined KPIs and performance reviews
- Oversee purchasing, logistics, materials management, and procurement processes
- Partner cross-functionally with various stakeholders across the entire organization including, but not limited to Finance, Product Management and Manufacturing
- Develop, document, and lead implementation of functional processes
- Drive adoption of ERP to support functional processes
- Evaluate supplier performance, address issues, and drive corrective actions
- Analyze purchasing trends and market data to identify cost-saving opportunities
- Lead special projects and support broader operational initiatives as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years of procurement experience including a background in discrete manufacturing
- Background in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier management, and purchasing
- Demonstrated knowledge of end-to-end source-to-pay processes and best practices
- Familiarity with the APICS Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) Model
- APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) a plus
- Experience with direct and indirect procurement; ERP systems (NetSuite), Excel
Benefits
- Competitive salary and incentive compensation plans
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD)
- Paid time off (PTO) to recharge and explore
- 401(k) retirement plan to secure your future
- Plus, an opportunity to grow your skills and advance your career!
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