Operational Procurement Team Leader f​/m​/d

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.

• 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

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission‑critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.