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Hitachi

Diversified tech conglomerate delivering digital solutions

Global Procurement & Project Manager

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBrétigny-sur-Orge, France

About the Job

Requirements

  • A higher-education qualification at Bac+5 level from a business school, engineering school, or specialized master's in Procurement or Supply Chain.
  • At least 8 to 10 years of confirmed experience in industrial procurement, including significant experience in complex project procurement and strategic supplier management.
  • Excellent command of negotiation, contracting, and supplier-risk-management techniques.
  • Fluent written and spoken English for an international environment.
  • Proficiency with ERP and procurement tools such as SAP or equivalent, as well as strategic-sourcing and project-management methodologies.
  • Leadership and ability to influence in a matrix environment.
  • Analytical mindset and strong results orientation.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to bring together multidisciplinary teams.
  • Agility, autonomy, and prioritization skills.
  • Performance, innovation, and continuous-improvement orientation.

Responsibilities

  • Define and deploy procurement strategy for major projects in France and export markets, aligned with Group direction.
  • Lead procurement activities from bid and sourcing phases through project execution, partnering with commercial, technical, and operational teams.
  • Support business development and expansion by securing strong supplier solutions for projects with significant strategic, technical, and financial stakes.
  • Lead supplier consultations, negotiations, and contracting with strategic national and international suppliers.
  • Support project teams from pre-sales phases to optimize cost, schedule, risk, and offer competitiveness.
  • Monitor procurement performance throughout project lifecycles, including savings, competitiveness, quality, lead times, and risk management.
  • Provide transverse leadership to Procurement France teams, without direct hierarchical responsibility, to ensure consistent practices, achievement of objectives, quality procurement deliverables, and alignment with business priorities.
  • Support transformation of the Procurement function within Hitachi by deploying Group processes, tools, standards, and good practices.
  • Manage relationships with key suppliers, secure critical supplies, and implement performance-improvement plans.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, Operations, and Sales to support Group growth ambitions.

About the Company

Hitachi

Diversified tech conglomerate delivering digital solutions

Hitachi is a global conglomerate operating in energy, digital solutions, home appliances, and infrastructure to support governments, businesses, and consumers. Its offerings turn data into actionable insights through digital transformation services and Hitachi Energy’s renewable energy and grid solutions. It differentiates itself with an integrated portfolio that combines hardware, software, and services and a emphasis on societal impact and sustainability. Its goal is to build a sustainable society by using technology and data to improve energy efficiency, infrastructure resilience, and quality of life.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
1910

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