Procurement experienced professional

Overview

Strategic and tactical procurement specialist for GPG-AC products, responsible for delivering accurate and timely procurement activities, collaborating with local and global suppliers, data management and reporting, in line with company procurement policies.

What you'll do

• Contribute to implementation and execution of GPG-AC INGDC-2877 product sourcing strategies for direct materials.
• Support global sourcing, localization projects and product transfer strategy for GDC-IN.
• Track supplier performance (On-Time Delivery, cost reduction, supplier forecast accuracy) and support long-term planning and monthly monitoring of results with continuous improvement.
• Manage execution and tracking of GPG-AC INGDC-2877 procurement activities through GBS teams, ensuring buying follows quality and commercial procedures and company guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and keep stakeholders updated on product delivery details.
• Manage production prioritization in close coordination with INGDC order requirements and component availability.
• Act as single point of contact for EMS and 3rd party operative coordination, planning, escalations, issues, capacity, component shortages, PPV and OTD.
• Govern SAP master data, including contract management, outline agreements and master data (material, MDF, delivery and payment terms).
• Be an active member of the S&OP team and provide rolling 18/24 month forecasts of GPG-AC INGDC-2877 product details to suppliers.
• Work with suppliers to secure long lead component procurement and monitor component stock status against forecast.
• Initiate procurement actions to speed up component purchase and meet project deliveries.
• Follow local SOPs and guidelines to drive procurement actions.
• Follow HSE and integrity practices and achieve set SOT/hazards targets within timelines.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Management with relevant experience.
• Minimum 12 years and maximum 17 years of experience.
• Familiarity with supply chain tactical procurement process.
• Ability to manage consignment excess/obsolete claims, PPV claims and forecast deviation claims from suppliers.
• Familiarity with materials export and import process.
• Familiarity with SAP ERP system.
• Familiarity with sub-contracting process.
• Experience with supplier claim handling and consignment component handling.
• Experience with medium to long-term supply capability, overdue, order management and cash management.
• Expert in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, data analysis) for MIS reporting.

Nice to have

• Preferably Hitachi internal candidates, or experience from competitors such as ABB, GE or Siemens.

Details

• Location: Peenya Works, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
• Full-time position, not remote.
• Reports to GPG SCM Manager.
• Position to be filled immediately.