Location:Remote - North Carolina, United StatesJob ID: R0105477Date Posted:2025-09-15Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):Customer Service &amp; Contact Center OperationsJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:YesJob Description:Join Hitachi Energy as a Category Manager - Monitoring /Digital Components where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of power grid transformation across North America. This remote opportunity puts you at the heart of innovation, driving procurement excellence and supplier performance for our largest business line. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, influence sourcing strategies, and lead initiatives that directly impact cost, quality, and delivery performance. This role will require up to 25% travel.Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.If you're passionate about supply chain strategy, data-driven decision-making, and building strong supplier relationships, this is your chance to make a real impact in a global organization committed to sustainability, safety, and integrity.How you’ll make an impact<ul><li>Translate global category strategies into actionable regional plans.</li><li>Lead total cost of ownership sourcing and risk mitigation activities.</li><li>Negotiate contracts and service level agreements with regional suppliers.</li><li>Collaborate with engineering to drive technical cost reductions and standardization.</li><li>Analyze market trends, commodity spend, and supplier performance.</li><li>Communicate sourcing strategies and results across regional factories.</li><li>Drive regional supply chain projects and continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Resolve critical supplier issues and ensure contract compliance.</li></ul>Your background<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Supply Chain.</li><li>Proven experience in strategic sourcing or category management.</li><li>Strong analytical skills and experience with cost breakdowns and benchmarks.</li><li>Ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders.</li><li>Familiarity with ERP systems and supplier performance metrics.</li><li>Must be authorized to work in the United States.</li></ul>More about us<ul><li>At Hitachi Energy, we’re committed to powering a sustainable future through innovation and collaboration.</li><li>You’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive team with opportunities to grow your career globally.</li><li>We offer flexible work arrangements, continuous learning, and a culture that values safety, integrity, and respect.</li></ul>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities <h2>Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website.  Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2></h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.</h2>

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world&rsquo;s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries.

Category Manager - Monitoring /Digital Components

Location:Remote - North Carolina, United StatesJob ID: R0105477Date Posted:2025-09-15Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):Customer Service &amp; Contact Center OperationsJob Schedule:&nbsp;Full timeRemote:YesJob Description:Join Hitachi Energy as a&nbsp;Category Manager - Monitoring /Digital Components where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of power grid transformation across North America. This remote opportunity puts you at the heart of innovation, driving procurement excellence and supplier performance for our largest business line. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, influence sourcing strategies, and lead initiatives that directly impact cost, quality, and delivery performance. This role will require up to 25% travel.Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.If you're passionate about supply chain strategy, data-driven decision-making, and building strong supplier relationships, this is your chance to make a real impact in a global organization committed to sustainability, safety, and integrity.How you’ll make an impact<ul><li>Translate global category strategies into actionable regional plans.</li><li>Lead total cost of ownership sourcing and risk mitigation activities.</li><li>Negotiate contracts and service level agreements with regional suppliers.</li><li>Collaborate with engineering to drive technical cost reductions and standardization.</li><li>Analyze market trends, commodity spend, and supplier performance.</li><li>Communicate sourcing strategies and results across regional factories.</li><li>Drive regional supply chain projects and continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Resolve critical supplier issues and ensure contract compliance.</li></ul>Your background<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Supply Chain.</li><li>Proven experience in strategic sourcing or category management.</li><li>Strong analytical skills and experience with cost breakdowns and benchmarks.</li><li>Ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders.</li><li>Familiarity with ERP systems and supplier performance metrics.</li><li>Must be authorized to work in the United States.</li></ul>More about us<ul><li>At Hitachi Energy, we’re committed to powering a sustainable future through innovation and collaboration.</li><li>You’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive team with opportunities to grow your career globally.</li><li>We offer flexible work arrangements, continuous learning, and a culture that values safety, integrity, and respect.</li></ul>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities <h2>Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. &nbsp;Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2></h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.</h2>

Category Manager - Monitoring /Digital Components

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