Location:Dammam, Eastern Region, Saudi ArabiaJob ID: R0099686Date Posted:2025-07-10Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY LTDProfession (Job Category):Customer Service &amp; Contact Center OperationsJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunityTo build You as a Senior Buyer will be part of Hitachi Energy business based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Implement and adhere to Supply Chain Management  (SCM)  strategies  , and  follow-ups in factories to ensure material availability, delivery performance, and cost competitiveness. Lead the procurement process for defined material groups, achieving timely availability, cost savings, quality, and service level objectives. Support the  development  and  implementation of  regional/global  sourcing  strategies,  and  manage supplier performance to secure quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability.  How you’ll make an impact<ul><li>SCM Practice Implementation and support the implementation, maintenance, and compliance of SCM practices, such as Strategic Sourcing, Process &amp; Excellence, Risk Management, Supply Base Management &amp; Quality.</li><li>Design and implement plans for local sources to reach business targets. Support regional and global sourcing initiatives as required.</li><li>Drive the implementation of global SCM initiatives and monitor performance and global SCM Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).</li><li>Supplier / Material Identification and selection and support the development and implementation of regional/global sourcing strategies in alignment with regional/global Category Managers.</li><li>Develop SCM sourcing concepts, including number and type of suppliers needed, make-or-buy comparisons, cost scenarios, and new materials.</li><li>Share sourcing concepts with relevant stakeholders, agree on actions, responsibilities, and deadlines.</li><li>Work with Category Managers and Supplier Quality Engineers for supplier selection.</li><li>Identify the need for new supplier developments for critical materials.</li><li>Coordinate and implement sourcing strategies to identify, analyze, evaluate, audit, and monitor suppliers.</li><li>Conduct all SCM activities for goods and services in accordance with policies and procedures.</li><li>Contract management and adapt the corporate contractual framework to local business needs.</li><li>Recommend frame agreements to management and execute upon approval.</li><li>Bid and Proposal support bid and proposal teams by providing relevant market information.</li><li>Strategic sourcing activities and Plan, initialize, and monitor strategic sourcing activities for projects, new product developments, early involvement of key suppliers, and design to cost aspects.</li><li>Leverage the Continuous Improvement Process Sourcing (CIPS) process, Initiate and improve operational Excellence &amp; Supplier Performance.</li><li>Manage Supplier Performance Evaluation (SPE) results and cost targets in new developments.</li><li>Supplier Relationship Management and managing relationships with key suppliers to ensure timely delivery, quality, and compliance with contractual terms.</li><li>Oversee supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, lead time) and resolve performance issues.</li><li>Internal Stakeholder Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as engineering, planning, and fulfillment to secure material availability in production. Apply standards on health, safety, environment, and business ethics within operational work, contract management, and negotiations.</li><li>Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.</li></ul>Your background<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management, or equivalent work experience.</li><li>Minimum 10 years of working experience in Engineering, Purchasing, and Supply Chain Management.</li><li>Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and strong communication skills.</li><li>Results orientation with proven implementation skills.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to influence and persuade.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently daily.</li><li>Compliance and ethics oriented.</li><li>Flexibility to travel up to 15%.</li><li>Preferred: CPSM or PMP certifications, SAP Experience, Documentation Management Systems, Power BI, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.</li><li>Proficiency in both spoken &amp; written English language is required.</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>

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Procurement Manager - HV Overseas Suppliers

Location:Dammam, Eastern Region, Saudi ArabiaJob ID: R0099686Date Posted:2025-07-10Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY LTDProfession (Job Category):Customer Service &amp; Contact Center OperationsJob Schedule:&nbsp;Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunityTo build You as a Senior Buyer will be part of Hitachi Energy business based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Implement and adhere to Supply&nbsp;Chain Management&nbsp; (SCM)&nbsp; strategies&nbsp; , and&nbsp; follow-ups in factories&nbsp;to ensure material availability, delivery performance, and cost competitiveness. Lead the procurement process for defined material groups, achieving timely availability, cost savings, quality, and service level objectives. Support the&nbsp; development&nbsp; and&nbsp; implementation of&nbsp; regional/global&nbsp; sourcing&nbsp; strategies,&nbsp; and&nbsp; manage supplier performance to secure quality, delivery, cost, and sustainability. &nbsp;How you’ll make an impact<ul><li>SCM Practice Implementation and support the implementation, maintenance, and compliance of SCM practices, such as Strategic Sourcing, Process &amp; Excellence, Risk Management, Supply Base Management &amp; Quality.</li><li>Design and implement plans for local sources to reach business targets. Support regional and global sourcing initiatives as required.</li><li>Drive the implementation of global SCM initiatives and monitor performance and global SCM Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).</li><li>Supplier / Material Identification and selection and support the development and implementation of regional/global sourcing strategies in alignment with regional/global Category Managers.</li><li>Develop SCM sourcing concepts, including number and type of suppliers needed, make-or-buy comparisons, cost scenarios, and new materials.</li><li>Share sourcing concepts with relevant stakeholders, agree on actions, responsibilities, and deadlines.</li><li>Work with Category Managers and Supplier Quality Engineers for supplier selection.</li><li>Identify the need for new supplier developments for critical materials.</li><li>Coordinate and implement sourcing strategies to identify, analyze, evaluate, audit, and monitor suppliers.</li><li>Conduct all SCM activities for goods and services in accordance with policies and procedures.</li><li>Contract management and adapt the corporate contractual framework to local business needs.</li><li>Recommend frame agreements to management and execute upon approval.</li><li>Bid and Proposal support bid and proposal teams by providing relevant market information.</li><li>Strategic sourcing activities and Plan, initialize, and monitor strategic sourcing activities for projects, new product developments, early involvement of key suppliers, and design to cost aspects.</li><li>Leverage the Continuous Improvement Process Sourcing (CIPS) process, Initiate and improve operational Excellence &amp; Supplier Performance.</li><li>Manage Supplier Performance Evaluation (SPE) results and cost targets in new developments.</li><li>Supplier Relationship Management and managing relationships with key suppliers to ensure timely delivery, quality, and compliance with contractual terms.</li><li>Oversee supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, lead time) and resolve performance issues.</li><li>Internal Stakeholder Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as engineering, planning, and fulfillment to secure material availability in production. Apply standards on health, safety, environment, and business ethics within operational work, contract management, and negotiations.</li><li>Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.</li></ul>Your background<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management, or equivalent work experience.</li><li>Minimum 10 years of working experience in Engineering, Purchasing, and Supply Chain Management.</li><li>Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and strong communication skills.</li><li>Results orientation with proven implementation skills.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to influence and persuade.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently daily.</li><li>Compliance and ethics oriented.</li><li>Flexibility to travel up to 15%.</li><li>Preferred: CPSM or PMP certifications, SAP Experience, Documentation Management Systems, Power BI, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.</li><li>Proficiency in both spoken &amp; written English language is required.</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>

Procurement Manager - HV Overseas Suppliers

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