Procurement Specialist -Hyderabad at Hitachi Vantara Corporation

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement Sourcing, Category Management, Negotiation Skills, Supplier Management, Interpersonal Skills, Business Acumen, Contract Preparation, Stakeholder Engagement, eSourcing Tools, Microsoft Office Suite, Financial Skills, Operational Skills, Legal Knowledge, Communication Skills, Team Player, Strategic Sourcing

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Our Company We’re Hitachi Digital, a company at the forefront of digital transformation and the fastest growing division of Hitachi Group. We’re crucial to the company’s strategy and ambition to become a premier global player in the massive and fast-moving digital transformation market. Our group companies, including GlobalLogic, Hitachi Digital Services, Hitachi Vantara and more, offer comprehensive services that span the entire digital lifecycle, from initial idea to full-scale operation and the infrastructure to run it on. Hitachi Digital represents One Hitachi, integrating domain knowledge and digital capabilities, and harnessing the power of the entire portfolio of services, technologies, and partnerships, to accelerate synergy creation and make real-world impact for our customers and society as a whole. Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to unleash a digital future. We don’t expect you to ‘fit’ every requirement – your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally as important to us. The team Reporting to the Sourcing & Procurement Leader, India. This sourcing professional will be responsible for the strategic sourcing of services and goods for the Facilities, Marketing, Human Resources, and Finance categories primarily in India, with some projects/categories around the world. This sourcing professional will also have the exposure to work with the global team for global category project execution. The role As an individual contributor, this sourcing professional will serve as a trusted business advisor to stakeholders, providing best-in-class technical consulting from a sourcing and external benchmark/industry perspective. This professional will be responsible to prepare contracts, liasioning with Legal team & supplier and route the contract for sign off. This person will also be responsible for on-time renewal of contract. Manage the development and execution of sourcing projects, reverse auctions, and initiatives ensuring alignment with the overall priorities and objectives of Hitachi Digital as well as the specific business function. Develop and maintain a best in class global preferred supply base for respective area of responsibility. Lead Sourcing events, reverse auctions, collaborating with stakeholders to define scope, identify suppliers and develop internal recommendations. Lead negotiations with suppliers on a variety of contracts, to ensure maximum value and minimum risk to Hitachi Vantara. Manage strategic supplier relationships with cross functional/cross business impact covering multiple geographies within the Americas. This professional will be responsible to prepare contracts, liasioning with Legal team & supplier and route the contract for sign off. This person will also be responsible for on-time renewal of contract. What you’ll bring 4+ years of experience in Procurement Sourcing and category management. Solid understanding of basic procurement law with correlating ability to author/negotiate/oversee master supply agreements, professional services agreements, statements of work, change requests, amendments. Experience in one of the following categories: Facilities, Marketing, Human Resources, or Finance. Demonstrated track record of leading the sourcing process, working with stakeholders across businesses and geographies. Proven ability to communicate, influence and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels of an organization. Strong business acumen, including good strategy, financial and operational skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and must be a team player. Excellent negotiations skills with the ability to negotiate large volume, high risk deals independently. Strong supplier management skills. Strong computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite), especially Excel Experience working in eSourcing tool environment a plus. Preferred Qualification Procurement related certifications through ISM or other recognized entity. Legal and commercial negotiations About us We’re a global, 1000-stong, diverse team of professional experts, promoting and delivering Social Innovation through our One Hitachi initiative (OT x IT x Product) and working on projects that have a real-world impact. We’re curious, passionate and empowered, blending our legacy of 110 years of innovation with our shaping our future. Here you’re not just another employee; you’re part of a tradition of excellence and a community working towards creating a digital future. #LI-AP Hitachi is a global company operating across a wide range of industries and regions. One of the things that sets us apart is the diversity of our business and people which drives innovations and growth. We are deeply committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected and enabled to contribute their best. Hiring, developing and retaining top talent while encouraging diverse perspectives is central to the Hitachi business strategy and we are committed to ensuring all employees have access to equal opportunities for growth and success.

Responsibilities

The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for the strategic sourcing of services and goods for various categories primarily in India, while also managing global projects. This role includes preparing contracts, liaising with the legal team and suppliers, and ensuring on-time contract renewals.