Category Manager (f/m/d)

Are you a motivated, detail-oriented leader passionate about strategic sourcing and category management? We'd love to connect with you! We are on the lookout for an innovative Category Manager to join our inclusive European Supply Chain organization.We’re looking for a Category Manager who thrives on building long-term strategies, leading negotiations, and fostering supplier relationships.In this role, you’ll shape the future of key material categories, ensuring our operations run smoothly with the right materials, at the right time, and at the best value — all while promoting quality, compliance, and inclusion.Position: Category ManagerLocation: RemoteHow You’ll Make An ImpactDevelop and implement long-term category strategies with a focus on innovation and diversityExecute sourcing plans including market analysis, category roadmaps, and value chain assessmentsCollaborate with Buyers across Europe to drive alignment and performanceBuild strong supplier relationships to secure competitive pricing and high-quality servicesLead supplier performance reviews and strategic planning discussionsPartner with cross-functional teams to guide category-related activitiesPromote continuous improvement initiatives (CIPS) within assigned categoriesDrive cost-reduction efforts through effective negotiations and internal collaborationYour BackgroundBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration / Engineering or relevant experience3–5 years of experience in manufacturing and sound strategic sourcing knowledge, possibly early expertise in category management at regional levelProven ability to define and execute sourcing strategiesStrong analytical and communication skillsExperience with data analysis and forecasting toolsAbility to lead in a matrixed, multicultural environmentFluent English (spoken and written); other languages are a plusWillingness to travel (20–30%)More About UsWe pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.We can provide more information during the recruitment process.Recruitment ProcessPhone screening with the recruiterOnline interview with the Hiring ManagerHitachi 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.