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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.




Plats Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Jobbtyp Full time
Arbetsform Hybrid
Erfarenhet Experienced
Jobbfunktion Supply Chain
Avtal Regular
Publiceringsdatum 2026-10-14
Referensnummer R0145880

Om Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy är en global ledare inom elektrifiering och driver utvecklingen av framtidens energisystem för att möta energibehoven – idag och under de kommande 25 åren. Som energibenet inom Hitachi-koncernen är över  tre miljarder människor beroende av våra banbrytande, samhällskritiska teknologier för att klara sin vardag.

Med mer än 100 års erfarenhet av innovation tar vi oss an vår tids mest angelägna energiutmaning: att driva utvecklingen av världens energisystem för att säkerställa tillförlitlig, säker, prisvärd och hållbar energi för dagens och morgondagens generationer.

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