Senior Executive Procurement - Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems India

As a Senior Executive Procurement at Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems India in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, you will play a crucial role in leveraging your market and product knowledge of industrial commodities to drive operational efficiencies and cost reduction for manufacturing businesses. You will excel in a fast-paced, collaborative, and international environment, where proficiency in SAP and analytical tools like PowerBI, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint is essential. Your responsibilities will include strategic sourcing in the manufacturing industry, leading commercial negotiations, cost reduction initiatives, and contract negotiations with suppliers, vendors, and distributors. Your experience in managing diverse supplier portfolios and international vendor relationships will be invaluable as you work on commodity strategies aligned with corporate quality, delivery, and cost objectives. Collaborating with global stakeholders, manufacturing sites, and suppliers, you will execute category strategies, lead sourcing projects, and drive execution to meet cost reduction and value creation targets. With 4-7 years of experience in Manufacturing, preferably in automotive, electrical, industrial machinery, HVAC, etc., you will bring the ability to follow defined procurement processes and independently resolve challenges. Your effective communication skills will be instrumental in identifying issues, proposing solutions, and negotiating with suppliers. Hands-on experience with ERP systems like SAP, strong negotiation skills, commercial awareness, and cost-conscious decision-making are key requirements. Your skills in supply chain management, MRO items, contract management, vendor development, raw material procurement, RFQ/RFP processes, and familiarity with SAP/MM will be crucial for success in this role. Experience with ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, or MS Dynamics is preferred. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical) or Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is required to excel in this position.,