ph3The Opportunity /h3pCircular economy is a key enabler of reducing environmental impacts, improving supply chain resilience, resource efficiency and supporting our climate transition ambitions. /ppCircular economy is a key enabler of reducing environmental impacts, improving supply chain resilience, resource efficiency and supporting our climate transition ambitions. /ppAs our Integral Circular Economy Lead, you will drive the development and implementation of circular economy initiatives across Hitachi Energy’s global operations and value chain. /ppWorking closely with colleagues across RD, Supply Chain, Operations and Business Units, you will translate sustainability strategy into practical solutions that improve material efficiency, increase circularity performance and create long-term business value. /ppThis is an exciting opportunity for an experienced sustainability professional who enjoys working across functions, influencing stakeholders globally and delivering measurable impact. /ppThis position will report to Global Environmental Sustainability Manager in the global corporate sustainability function. /ph3How You’ll Make An Impact /h3ulliServe as the global focal point and technical subject matter expert for circular economy, providing strategic guidance across Business Units, Functions, and regions. /liliLead the implementation and continuous improvement of the Global Circularity Protocol across Hitachi Energy, including defining circularity methodologies, key performance indicators, and reporting working together with sustainability performance manager. /liliDrive the development and deployment of Hitachi Energy's Low-Carbon and Circular Materials Framework, accelerating the adoption of recycled, renewable, low-carbon, and circular materials across the value chain. /liliCollaborate with Supply Chain Management, Product Portfolio Management, Engineering, and Business Units to embed circular economy principles into products, services, operations, and business processes. /liliSupport in advancing circular product and service strategies, including eco-design, life extension, refurbishment, remanufacturing, reuse, recycling, value recovery, and digital product transparency. /liliDevelop tools, standards,



methodologies, guidance, training materials, and best practices to enable consistent implementation of circular economy principles globally. /liliMonitor market trends, customer expectations, competitor activities, emerging technologies, regulatory developments, and industry best practices related to circular economy, sustainable materials, eco-design, critical raw materials, digital product passports, and sustainability reporting. /liliIdentify opportunities to create business value through circular business models, lifecycle services, sustainable materials innovation, and resource efficiency initiatives, while supporting Marketing Sales organisation in translating circularity into compelling customer value propositions. /liliSupport the Global Environmental Sustainability Manager in environmental due diligence activities, including the assessment of environmental risks, impacts, dependencies, opportunities, and regulatory obligations associated with strategic initiatives, partnerships, acquisitions, suppliers, and emerging requirements. /liliPrepare sustainability disclosures, reporting related to circular economy, resource use, materials, and ensuring alignment with applicable frameworks, standards, and regulatory requirements. /li /ulh3Your Background /h3ulliMaster’s degree in environmental science, Engineering, Sustainability, Circular Economy or a related field or MBA in circular business models. /liliSignificant experience in environmental sustainability, circular economy, within an industrial or manufacturing environment. /liliStrong understanding of circular economy principles, material flows and product life cycle thinking. /liliExperience leading global or cross-functional projects in a multinational organisation. /liliKnowledge of sustainable product design, recycled materials,



resource efficiency or waste management programmes. /liliUnderstanding of sustainability reporting and disclosure frameworks and evolving circular economy regulations. /liliExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills. /liliStrong analytical and project management capabilities. /liliAbility to influence without formal authority in a global matrix organization. /liliFluency in English. /liliAvailability to travel up to 30% of the time. /li /ulh3What You’ll Bring /h3pYou are a collaborative and pragmatic sustainability professional who combines technical knowledge with strong stakeholder engagement skills. You enjoy turning ambitious sustainability goals into practical actions and working with diverse teams to deliver measurable environmental and business outcomes. /ppYou are curious, proactive and motivated by creating innovative solutions that contribute to a more sustainable energy future. /ppWe believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a work place where personal and organizational success grow together. /ppThe minimum salary for this position in the location specified is as follows: /pulliItaly: starting from 52,700 gross annual salary, /liliApplicable CBA: Metalmeccanico /li /ulpThe final offer will be based on candidate location, skills and qualifications, experience, and aligned with internal pay structures. /ppThis role may be open in multiple locations. If the salary information listed is not applicable for your current home location, salary details relevant to your location will be discussed with you at a later stage. /ppOur benefit offering is tailored based on your country of employment and generally includes: /pulliCompetitive salary and incentives /liliWell-being and care /liliPaid and unpaid leave /liliFlexible work options /liliBenefits that support your financial security /li /ulpYou will receive more specific information during the recruitment process. /ppPublication date : /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Global Circular Economy Lead (f/m/d) (Madrid)
🏢 Hitachi Energy
📍 Madrid