SCM Engineer (Japanese)

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all.  We are advancing the world’s energy system to be more sustainable, flexible, and secure, and we collaborate with customers and partners to enable a sustainable energy future – for today’s generations and those to come.
At Hitachi Energy, whether you are a pioneer confronting the market, an engineer driving technological innovation, or an enabler enhancing organizational effectiveness – this is where your unique value converges. Your professional expertise will transcend conventional boundaries, making extraordinary contributions to our collective evolution. 

How you’ll make an impact

1. You will manage supplier performance in quality, delivery, and cost to meet company standards, monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement through evaluations and feedback and maintain long-term supplier partnerships and address challenges in delivery delays, quality issues, and cost optimization.

2. You will conduct RFQs, cost analysis, and benchmarking within the approved supplier base to optimize procurement costs, ensure new material and supplier introduction costs align with project budgets and long-term cost control goals.

3. You will proactively identify cost-saving opportunities through technical optimizations and commercial negotiations, ensure on-time delivery of critical materials to meet production and project schedules and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve supply chain issues quickly.

4. You will support new product development projects, ensuring materials meet technical specifications and schedules.

5. You will work closely with production, quality, R&D, and other departments to address supply chain needs promptly.

6. You will align with HBU and BU SCM teams to execute regional and global procurement strategies and achieve business goals.

7. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

8. Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

1. You hold bachelor’s degree or above in engineering or a related field.

2. Minimum of 3 years in supply chain management, procurement, or manufacturing, preferably in the electrical equipment industry.

3. Familiarity with supplier management processes, focusing on quality, delivery, and cost control (e.g., PPAP, 8D reports). Strong skills in cost analysis, RFQs, and benchmarking.

4. Proficiency in SAP S4 HANA and common office tools. Familiarity with Power BI for data analysis is a plus.

5. Cheerful, proactive, with strong ownership and a positive mindset, quick learner with the ability to acquire new skills and knowledge.

6. Strong team player with effective cross-functional collaboration skills. Fluent in Japanese and English (speaking, reading, and writing) for effective communication with international teams and suppliers.

More about us
We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules) :

1. Up to 30 days full paid leaves per year
2. Flexible Benefit program (Supplementary Pensions included)
3. Medical Insurance(outpatient and inpatient)
4. Long service awards
5. Flexible Working(subject to role)

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome  Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested – don’t delay, apply today!  All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner: Alice Zhao, WeChat: alicezhao2020.