Location:Przasnysz, Masovian, PolandJob ID: R0107758Date Posted:2025-10-15Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY POLAND SP. Z O.O.Profession (Job Category):Customer Service &amp; Contact Center OperationsJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:YesJob Description:Are you a motivated, detail-oriented leader passionate about strategic sourcing and category management? We'd love to connect with you! We are on the lookout for an innovative Category Manager to join our inclusive European Supply Chain organization.We’re looking for a Category Manager who thrives on building long-term strategies, leading negotiations, and fostering supplier relationships.In this role, you’ll shape the future of key material categories, ensuring our operations run smoothly with the right materials, at the right time, and at the best value — all while promoting quality, compliance, and inclusion.Position: Category ManagerLocation: RemoteHow you’ll make an impact:<ul><li>Develop and implement long-term category strategies with a focus on innovation and diversity</li><li>Execute sourcing plans including market analysis, category roadmaps, and value chain assessments</li><li>Collaborate with Buyers across Europe to drive alignment and performance</li><li>Build strong supplier relationships to secure competitive pricing and high-quality services</li><li>Lead supplier performance reviews and strategic planning discussions</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams to guide category-related activities</li><li>Promote continuous improvement initiatives (CIPS) within assigned categories</li><li>Drive cost-reduction efforts through effective negotiations and internal collaboration</li></ul>Your background:<ul><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration / Engineering or relevant experience</li><li>3–5 years of experience in manufacturing and sound strategic sourcing knowledge, possibly early expertise in category management at regional level</li><li>Proven ability to define and execute sourcing strategies</li><li>Strong analytical and communication skills</li><li>Experience with data analysis and forecasting tools</li><li>Ability to lead in a matrixed, multicultural environment</li><li>Fluent English (spoken and written); other languages are a plus</li><li>Willingness to travel (20–30%)</li></ul>More about usWe pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out. We can provide more information during the recruitment process. Recruitment ProcessPhone screening with the recruiterOnline interview with the Hiring Manager<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>

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Category Manager (f/m/d)

Location:Przasnysz, Masovian, PolandJob ID: R0107758Date Posted:2025-10-15Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY POLAND SP. Z O.O.Profession (Job Category):Customer Service &amp; Contact Center OperationsJob Schedule:&nbsp;Full timeRemote:YesJob Description:Are you a motivated, detail-oriented leader passionate about strategic sourcing and category management? We'd love to connect with you! We are on the lookout for an innovative Category Manager to join our inclusive European Supply Chain organization.We’re looking for a Category Manager who thrives on building long-term strategies, leading negotiations, and fostering supplier relationships.In this role, you’ll shape the future of key material categories, ensuring our operations run smoothly with the right materials, at the right time, and at the best value — all while promoting quality, compliance, and inclusion.Position: Category ManagerLocation: RemoteHow you’ll make an impact:<ul><li>Develop and implement long-term category strategies with a focus on innovation and diversity</li><li>Execute sourcing plans including market analysis, category roadmaps, and value chain assessments</li><li>Collaborate with Buyers across Europe to drive alignment and performance</li><li>Build strong supplier relationships to secure competitive pricing and high-quality services</li><li>Lead supplier performance reviews and strategic planning discussions</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams to guide category-related activities</li><li>Promote continuous improvement initiatives (CIPS) within assigned categories</li><li>Drive cost-reduction efforts through effective negotiations and internal collaboration</li></ul>Your background:<ul><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration / Engineering or relevant experience</li><li>3–5 years of experience in manufacturing and sound strategic sourcing knowledge, possibly early expertise in category management at regional level</li><li>Proven ability to define and execute sourcing strategies</li><li>Strong analytical and communication skills</li><li>Experience with data analysis and forecasting tools</li><li>Ability to lead in a matrixed, multicultural environment</li><li>Fluent English (spoken and written); other languages are a plus</li><li>Willingness to travel (20–30%)</li></ul>More about usWe pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.&nbsp;We can provide more information during the recruitment process.&nbsp;Recruitment ProcessPhone screening with the recruiterOnline interview with the Hiring Manager<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>

Category Manager (f/m/d)

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