Hitachi
Category Manager
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · Hybrid · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 14, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years of Supply Chain Management experience; 8–10 years of experience may be considered in lieu of the stated 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
- Must already have work authorization that permits employment with Hitachi Energy in the United States.
About the job
Owns assigned sourcing categories for Hitachi Energy’s Grid Automation business, developing strategies and managing suppliers to support cost, quality, supply reliability, and project delivery.
What you'll do
- Develop category sourcing strategies and manage performance against supply chain metrics.
- Negotiate supplier contracts and commercial terms; evaluate quotations and support RFQs, tenders, and project budgets.
- Qualify, develop, and manage suppliers, including risk assessments, audits, performance reviews, and improvement initiatives.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a similar field, or 8–10 years of experience in lieu of education.
- Minimum 5 years of Supply Chain Management experience.
- Experience developing strategic category strategies and sourcing industrial, electrical, electronic, automation, or capital goods for project-based businesses.
- 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
Recruitment uses AI-supported digital and automated tools for application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling; these tools support recruiters and do not replace human decision-making.
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