Category Buyer

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there's something for everyone to get stuck into. And that's where you come in.

Bucharest, Romania (Hybrid)

The Category Buyer is responsible for ensuring that the categories under his accountability are collaboratively implemented in the more appropriate way.

General Description and Missions:

• The Category Buyer (CB) will support several Procurement Categories
• The CB is accountable for end to end performance of the acquisition process, via the management of the RFQ &/or RFP's
• The CB is expected to lead and drive supplier selection process, E2E, from supplier identification, negotiation, contract signature, till PO placement, deliery follow up and Invoice payment
• The CB ensures the deployment, implementation and monitoring of agreed category strategies in order to meet Business needs.

Key Performance Indicators for this position are:

• Annual volume of commitment and spend within relevant category and % of Savings
• Define and develop the supplier panel in order to meet Projects & Business needs
• Category operational performance: quality, on-time delivery, supply risk assessment
• Percentage of Business awards / Supplier Contract signature / PO on time vs the Project Procurement Plan
• On-time delivery of information for the Tenders & Bids

Responsibilities:

• Perform necessary supplier approval steps according to global and local company policies
• Negotiate commercial terms (price, delivery date, payment terms) obtain better pricing conditions/discounts, versus a target budget
• Place POs and follow up on P2P process
• Own relationship with suppliers and drive SRM related activities per the assigned category
• Conduct opportunity analysis, spend management and scout for better suppliers
• Liaise with the internal customers to understand their requirements and close them in the given time frame
• Own Contract negotiation by working closely with Legal and Contract Management function to redline and negotiate commercial contracts, for materials or services.
• Actively participate to commodity strategy and local suppliers panel elaboration
• Ensure that e-Acquisition and all company procurement tools are fully used

Requirements

Education & Work Experience:

• 3+ years' experience in Procurement: Category or Projects
• Extensive experience in Price and Terms Negotiation for projects &/or categories is mandatory
• Previous experience in contract negotiation and drafting will be needed & higly appreciated
• Indirect purchasing background is desirable.

Technical Skills:

• Ability to drive E2E Procurement process.
• Good knowledge of Contract Structure and Contract Negotiation
• Knowledge of negotiation tactics and Procurement specific tools - TCO, Nego planner, etc.
• Medium / Advanced Excel skills, good knowledge of Power Point.
• Manage various Procurement specific tools -increased complexity.

Soft Skills:

• "Can do" attitude and sense of ownership
• Persuasion and influencing skills
• Accuracy and attention to details
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Good verbal communication skills
• Language: English language fluency is desirable

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers .

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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