Strategic Sourcing Leader

The Opportunity

Step into the role of

Strategic Sourcing Leader

located at the

Mount Pleasant, PA

site and drive impactful procurement strategies that shape the future of sustainable energy. You’ll lead assigned spend categories with short- and medium-term sourcing strategies that ensure compliance, resilience, and sustainability—meeting total cost of ownership and supply performance targets.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines. How You’ll Make An Impact

- Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business goals.

- Negotiate contracts and service level agreements to meet factory expectations.

- Control contract usage and maintain accuracy in local ERP systems.

- Define and guide Supplier Management activities with Supply Quality and Development teams.

- Collaborate with factories and stakeholders to support bidding, DtV, and R&D initiatives.

- Launch projects to reduce total cost of ownership and mitigate risks.

- Review and approve team operations for compliance and quality.

- Ensure alignment with Hitachi Energy, BU, and HBU regulations and procedures.

Your Background

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.

- 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement.

- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.

- Knowledge of ERP systems and supplier management processes.

- Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and teams.

- Familiarity with compliance standards and risk mitigation strategies.

More About Us

- At Hitachi Energy, we’re committed to advancing a sustainable energy future.

- We offer global career growth, continuous learning, and development opportunities.

- Join a diverse, collaborative team driving innovation and impact worldwide.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.

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