Location:Zurich, Zurich, SwitzerlandJob ID: R0107648Date Posted:2025-10-06Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY LTDProfession (Job Category):Customer Service &amp; Contact Center OperationsJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunity Supply Chain Management is a cornerstone of business success — it’s central to everything we do. We collaborate through multi-stakeholder partnerships and champion our supply chain value contributors to strengthen Hitachi Energy’s competitive edge.In this role, you will be instrumental in building the supply chain organization for Hitachi Energy’s Service Business Unit. This includes defining key deliverables, establishing an efficient organizational structure, and setting up collaboration agreements. A core pillar of our strategy is to elevate the Service Business Unit by leveraging advanced procurement processes, cutting-edge tools, and a team of highly skilled supply chain professionals. This strategic approach supports both organic and inorganic growth, enabling Service to scale rapidly and sustainably.How you will make an impact<ul><li>Make Safety, Integrity and Quality: the "license to operate" for our suppliers and partners by diligently driving awareness and compliance by improving processes, such as contractor/supplier qualification, tools, training and reporting.</li><li>Maximizing Competitiveness and Value Creation: securing favorable business terms from the supply base while complying with Hitachi Energy’s General Terms and Conditions.</li><li>Strengthening Resilience and Agility: removing supply chain bottlenecks and mitigating risks proactively by enhancing the ability to adapt, recover, and thrive in the face of adversity or change.</li><li>Building Partnership Ecosystems: intensifying the relationships with internal and external suppliers to support future growth and capture innovations, while making use of the power of the Hitachi Group as a whole.</li><li>Progressing Sustainability: proactively addressing regulations and committing to responsible sourcing, carbon reduction, circular economy and biodiversity by improving our own processes and those of our partners.</li><li>Endorsing Inclusiveness and Competence: promoting collaboration, diversity of thoughts and life long learning in an open-minded and inclusive environment within the entire Supply Chain community ​</li><li>Driving Innovation and Digitalization: by utilizing best-in-class technology that allow for highly automated operations and data-driven, forward-looking decisions.</li><li>Improving Visibility and Performance: evaluating the performance of the supply chain, considering factors like sustainability, quality, financial and operational performance.</li></ul>Your background<ul><li>Leadership &amp; Communication: Proven ability to lead and communicate effectively.</li><li>SCM Expertise: Deep knowledge of supply chain management processes.</li><li>Matrix Influence: Skilled at driving results in a matrix organization without direct authority.</li><li>Experience: 10+ years in relevant business roles.</li><li>Language: Fluent in English.</li><li>Cultural Awareness: Experienced in international, multicultural environments.</li><li>Adaptability: Comfortable navigating ambiguity and change.</li></ul><h2>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>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.

Global Head of Supply Chain Management - Service

Location:Zurich, Zurich, SwitzerlandJob ID: R0107648Date Posted:2025-10-06Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY LTDProfession (Job Category):Customer Service &amp; Contact Center OperationsJob Schedule:&nbsp;Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunity Supply Chain Management is a cornerstone of business success — it’s central to everything we do. We collaborate through multi-stakeholder partnerships and champion our supply chain value contributors to strengthen Hitachi Energy’s competitive edge.In this role, you will be instrumental in building the supply chain organization for Hitachi Energy’s Service Business Unit. This includes defining key deliverables, establishing an efficient organizational structure, and setting up collaboration agreements. A core pillar of our strategy is to elevate the Service Business Unit by leveraging advanced procurement processes, cutting-edge tools, and a team of highly skilled supply chain professionals. This strategic approach supports both organic and inorganic growth, enabling Service to scale rapidly and sustainably.How you will make an impact<ul><li>Make Safety, Integrity and Quality: the "license to operate"&nbsp;for&nbsp;our suppliers and partners by diligently driving awareness and compliance by improving processes, such as contractor/supplier qualification, tools, training and reporting.</li><li>Maximizing Competitiveness and Value Creation: securing favorable business terms from the supply base while complying with Hitachi Energy’s General Terms and Conditions.</li><li>Strengthening Resilience and Agility: removing supply chain bottlenecks and mitigating risks proactively&nbsp;by enhancing the ability to adapt, recover, and thrive in the face of adversity or change.</li><li>Building Partnership Ecosystems: intensifying the relationships with internal and external suppliers to support future growth and capture innovations, while making use of the power of the Hitachi Group as a whole.</li><li>Progressing Sustainability: proactively addressing regulations and committing to responsible sourcing, carbon reduction, circular economy and biodiversity by improving our own processes and those of our partners.</li><li>Endorsing Inclusiveness and Competence: promoting collaboration, diversity of thoughts and life long learning in an open-minded and inclusive environment within the entire Supply Chain community ​</li><li>Driving Innovation and Digitalization: by utilizing best-in-class technology that allow for highly automated operations and data-driven, forward-looking decisions.</li><li>Improving Visibility and Performance: evaluating the performance of the supply chain, considering factors like sustainability, quality, financial and operational performance.</li></ul>Your background<ul><li>Leadership &amp; Communication: Proven ability to lead and communicate effectively.</li><li>SCM Expertise: Deep knowledge of supply chain management processes.</li><li>Matrix Influence: Skilled at driving results in a matrix organization without direct authority.</li><li>Experience: 10+ years in relevant business roles.</li><li>Language: Fluent in English.</li><li>Cultural Awareness: Experienced in international, multicultural environments.</li><li>Adaptability: Comfortable navigating ambiguity and change.</li></ul><h2>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>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.&nbsp;</h2>

Global Head of Supply Chain Management - Service

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