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Regional Purchasing Category Manager

Hitachi Astemo
Farmington, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2025
Description

Position Summary:

Leads the Professional Services and IT/Software strategy / cost reduction for the AM region. Understands cost drivers and works to reduce expenses. This individual will work with key stakeholders in Software development, HR and DE and Purchasing and is responsible to drive understanding of cost reduction opportunities, prioritize and remove roadblocks for implementation.

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of the Supplier relationship with Astemo including:

  • Developing indirect spend synergy strategies across AM region
  • Manage and support site contributions to cost reduction database / helping AM sites with updates and coaching to progress initiatives
  • Managing cost reduction projects
  • Negotiating contractual agreements
  • Cost analysis, cost reduction strategies, market analysis, quoting activities
  • Long –term planning and development of strategic suppliers
  • Support / update monthly category reports and AM region activities to GCM (Global Category Manager)


Qualifications

  • Ability to analyze/interpret large amounts of data (costs/supplier proposals)
  • Demonstrated strong/effective negotiation & decision-making skills
  • Strong contract analysis and negotiation skills
  • Advanced Excel / PowerPoint knowledge / skill set
  • Ability to seek on-going cost reduction activities to establish, meet and exceed goals
  • Ability to lead groups and designate responsibilities as needed
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with various levels of management within the organization
  • Ability to handle multiple projects to satisfactorily achieve dept./co. objectives
  • Possess high ethical standards of professional conduct and a basic understanding of contract law
  • Travel required to domestic and foreign suppliers


Education: Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Associate Degree in Business Administration field and 5 years or more experience

Experience: 5-10 years industry experience in a Procurement related field.

Job level is determined by various factors such as organization size, responsibility, career stage, and capabilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Working Conditions

Physical Demands: Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Have ability to work 40 – 60 hours per week.

Travel: Domestic and some international travel may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to [email protected]. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.

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