Business Information: The Hitachi Energy Indian Operations Center (INOPC) is a competence center with around 2600+ skilled engineers who focus on tendering, engineering, planning, procurement, functional system testing, installation supervision and commissioning. However, over the last decade, it has evolved to become the largest engineering hub. The India Operations Centre is a key aspect of the Power Grids business Power Up transformation program. The Hitachi Energy Indian Operations Center team at Chennai supports Hitachi Energy’s units in more than 40 countries across a wide portfolio of all the four business units in Power Grid business. To date, the team has executed engineering and commissioning for projects in more than 80 countries. Mission Statement: Hitachi Energy is the world leader in Power Quality Solution – PQS (former– FACTS) (Flexible AC Transmission System) technology and offers a full PQS portfolio with in-house manufacturing of key components. Hitachi Energy was the first to introduce PQS to the power industry and has delivered PQS equipment for more than 50 years. Today Hitachi Energy is the recognized world leader with more than 50 percent of the global market share and more than 700+ installed bases. Hitachi Energy PQS uses a state of art Modelling Tool and other in-house Engineering Tools in PQS Electromechanical design. The PQS Electromechanical Design (EM) Team is responsible for the design of the PQS Plant and the preparation of PQS Installation Drawings & Documents by developing a 3D Model in Revit. Your Responsibilities: Supplier identification: Identifies new suppliers in Europe in cooperation with relevant category team Low Cost country supplier: Identify additional reliable suppliers from Low Countries in Asia to provide an alternative to SCM RFI process (template to be provided by SCM) to gather suppliers information and analyses supplier competences Update Supplier Base in SCM Templates and Sharepoint (Templates and Sharepoint access to be provided by SCM) Data analysis: Gathers and interprets relevant data (cost, quality, demand patterns, etc.) and provides analytical support Reporting: Develops and communicates periodic trend and performance reports on a daily, weekly, monthly basis Supplier identification: Identifies new suppliers in Europe in cooperation with relevant category team Low Cost country supplier: Identify additional reliable suppliers from Low Countries in Asia to provide an alternative to SCM RFI process (template to be provided by SCM) to gather suppliers information and analyses supplier competences Update Supplier Base in SCM Templates and Sharepoint (Templates and Sharepoint access to be provided by SCM) Data analysis: Gathers and interprets relevant data (cost, quality, demand patterns, etc.) and provides analytical support Reporting: Develops and communicates periodic trend and performance reports on a daily, weekly, monthly basis. As per SCM request, manage the RFP process through e-action. Shall have expertise on managing e-auction tools and process. Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business. Your Background: Education: BE in Electrical Engineering Should have 4 -to 7 Years Experience in SCM Excellent in Excel in order to prepare templates, Macros etc and Power-Bi in order to prepare Reports for the SCM Medium knowledge in negotiation for small, medium size material and knowledge on Category Management CIPS methodology Exp in SAP – Reiwa and Excell. Individual contributor using in-depth knowledge in a specific area to execute complex or specialized projects challenges often thinking independently to challenge traditional solutions. Comprehensive knowledge of related disciplines in the organization. Works independently, applying established standards and excellent English speaker, good communication skills Dynamic and Proactive, willing to grow in the organization Team player, ready to play the role across the different countries and High level of ownership Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality digital solutions