Supply Chain Management Team Lead

Description

Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity for Supply Chain Management Team Lead.

Are you ready to take your procurement expertise to the next level in a dynamic, project-driven environment?

To drive excellence across sourcing, project execution, compliance, and team development.

Location : Ireland Remote, with some travel to Dublin

(Please note we are unable to provide visa support for this position)

How you'll make an impact

Leadership & Team Development

Lead, coach, and mentor SCM team members to foster a high-performance culture.

Promote understanding and implementation of SCM processes aligned with global standards.

Ensure the team is skilled, motivated, and strategically aligned with project goals.

Tender Sourcing & Project Procurement

Develop and execute Tender Sourcing Plans (TSP) and Project Procurement Plans (PPP).

Participate in tender meetings, identify sourcing opportunities, and manage supplier qualifications.

Lead negotiations and ensure purchase orders align with contract conditions and project timelines.

Performance & Cost Management

Achieve cost reduction and avoidance targets.

Maintain sourcing schedules and provide monthly procurement performance reports.

Monitor supplier delivery, quality, and compliance with health, safety, and ethics standards.

Issue Resolution & Compliance

Resolve supplier-related issues and manage procurement claims.

Coordinate with finance on payment processes and ensure adherence to local procedures.

Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement

Monitor SCM KPIs and supplier performance.

Conduct regular procurement reviews and support tactical decision-making.

Identify and share best practices across the organization.

Your Background

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent experience

Proven experience in tailored equipment procurement and complex contract processes.

Proven expertise in SAP.

Fluent in English (written and verbal); comfortable working across cultures and countries.

Skills & Attributes

Strong commercial and legal purchasing knowledge.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.

Entrepreneurial mindset with a sense of ownership and accountability.

Structured, team-oriented, and results-driven.

Analytical thinker with problem-solving capabilities.

What We Offer

Competitive salary

24 days holidays, plus bank holidays

Excellent company pension and wide-ranging benefits schemes.

Top quality H&S culture alongside comprehensive training and personal development programmes.

Up to 15% annual bonus scheme

Inclusive Work Environment : We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

More about us

We offer fantastic opportunities to work on dynamic, high-impact and cutting-edge industry initiatives that are making a crucial impact to society whilst also offering the vibrancy of working within a world-leading global organization.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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