Hitachi
Category Manager
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · Hybrid · Manager · Full-time · Posted Sep 11, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years of Supply Chain Management experience; 8–10 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a similar field; 8–10 years of experience may be considered in lieu of education.
- Visa sponsorship
- Candidates must already have work authorization permitting them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
About the job
Manages assigned sourcing categories for Hitachi Energy’s Grid Automation business, supporting supplier performance, tendering, and project delivery across North America.
What you'll do
- Develop category sourcing strategies and track supply chain performance, including cost, delivery, and supplier metrics.
- Negotiate supplier contracts and commercial terms; support quotations, RFQs, bidding, tendering, and project budgeting.
- Qualify and manage suppliers, lead risk and performance reviews, and support cost reduction and process improvement initiatives.
What they ask for
- Minimum 5 years of Supply Chain Management experience.
- Experience with strategic category strategies and sourcing industrial, electrical, electronic, automation, or capital goods for project-based businesses.
- Knowledge of assigned categories and how commodities affect final cost.
- Must already have work authorization permitting employment with Hitachi Energy in the United States.
Nice to have
- Category Management or Strategic Sourcing experience within multinational companies.
- Flexibility to travel up to 25%.
AI focus
No AI work is specified for the role; the posting states that AI-supported tools are used in recruitment.
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