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SCM Engineering Specialist, 80-100 % (f/m/d)

The opportunity


As an SCM Engineering Specialist, you will act as the key link between Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain Management, Category Management, and Suppliers. You will ensure that supply chain considerations are integrated into the product development process, enabling optimized sourcing decisions, cost competitiveness, material availability, and successful product launches.

You will coordinate SCM activities in development projects, translate engineering requirements into sourcing solutions, and contribute to the selection of suppliers, materials, and logistics concepts that support business objectives.


How you’ll make an impact


  • Coordinate SCM work packages and activities within R&D and product development projects.
  • Act as the interface between project teams and SCM stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and alignment.
  • Own SCM project documentation and ensure timely submission of deliverables for gate approvals.
  • Provide input on costs, lead times, quality, and supply chain risks to support project decision-making.
  • Collaborate with Category Managers and Supplier Quality teams to identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers and sourcing concepts.
  • Translate engineering requirements into SCM requirements and drive the necessary sourcing activities.
  • Support the implementation of regional and global sourcing strategies.
  • Ensure SCM readiness for product releases, including knowledge transfer and handover to operational teams.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, best practice sharing, and SCM process optimization.


Your background


  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Several years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement Engineering, Category Management, or Project Management.
  • Experience supporting R&D, product development, or industrialization projects in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong understanding of supplier management, sourcing strategies, and cost optimization.
  • Ability to interpret technical requirements and translate them into effective sourcing solutions.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project coordination skills.
  • Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.


More about us 


Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.




Lieu Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Type d'emploi Full time
Work Arrangement Hybrid
De l'expérience Experienced
Fonction du poste Supply Chain
Contrat Regular
Date de publication 2026-10-14
Numéro de réference R0145880

À propos de Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy est un chef de file mondial de l’électrification, propulsant l’ère de l’électricité pour répondre aux besoins énergétiques d’aujourd’hui et des 25 prochaines années. En tant que branche énergétique du groupe Hitachi, plus de trois milliards de personnes dépendent de nos technologies novatrices et essentielles pour alimenter leur vie quotidienne.

Avec plus d’un siècle d’innovation, nous relevons le défi énergétique le plus urgent de notre époque : stimuler l’évolution du système énergétique mondial afin d’assurer une énergie abondante, sûre, abordable et durable pour la génération d’aujourd’hui et celle à venir.

Disposant d’une base installée inégalée dans plus de 140 pays, nous sommes le partenaire de l’écosystème du réseau dans les secteurs des services publics, de l’industrie, des centres de données et du transport. Avec notre siège social en Suisse, nous employons plus de 56 000 personnes dans 60 pays et générons des revenus d’environ 20 milliards de dollars américains.