Factory Procurement Team Lead

Location:

Satigny, Geneva, Switzerland

Job ID:

R0149986

Date Posted:

2026-11-09

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Factory Procurement Team Lead to join our Planning & Fulfillment organization. In this key role, you will act as the primary interface between factory operations, procurement, supply chain, and shared service teams, ensuring material availability, supply reliability, and continuous improvement of procurement processes.

You will lead operational procurement activities, drive supplier performance, support production continuity, and coach procurement professionals while contributing to strategic supply chain initiatives. This position combines leadership, operational excellence, stakeholder management, and continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

How you’ll make an impact

• Lead and develop the factory procurement team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure material availability and support on-time production and customer delivery.
• Drive supplier performance through regular reviews, performance monitoring, and improvement initiatives.
• Manage escalations related to supply shortages, logistics issues, and supplier risks, coordinating cross-functional actions when required
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Shared Services to achieve business objectives.
• Optimize procurement processes, master data, inventory levels, and supplier collaboration.
• Lead continuous improvement and digitalization initiatives, including SAP S2P processes.  
• Support department leadership and contribute to the long-term development of the Planning & Fulfillment organization.

Your Background

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Several years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Planning, or Manufacturing Operations.
• Previous leadership, team lead, or coordination experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier management, inventory management, and material planning.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Fluent in French and in English. Additional languages are an advantage.

• Knowledge of S2P processes and procurement digitalization, APICS/ASCM, CPSM, CSCP, or similar supply chain certifications are considered a plus.

More about us

Hitachi Energy is shaping the future of energy with innovative technologies for a sustainable and reliable power   supply. We offer a modern working environment, a strong team and the opportunity to contribute to forward-looking solutions.

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