The opportunity

At Hitachi Energy PCS, we are looking for a Senior Strategic Buyer – Category Manager to join our Product Supply Chain team in Seville.

In this strategic role, you will be responsible for managing key supplier categories with a particular focus on Contract Manufacturers and mechanical components. You will play a critical role in supplier development, cost competitiveness, sourcing strategy, and supply chain optimization, helping ensure the successful delivery of innovative power conversion and energy storage solutions worldwide.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional who thrives in international manufacturing environments and enjoys building long-term supplier partnerships while driving continuous improvement.

How you'll make an impact

- Lead strategic supplier relationships: Develop and manage long-term partnerships with Contract Manufacturers and key suppliers, ensuring the highest standards in quality, delivery performance, capacity, and competitiveness.
- Own category management: Take full responsibility for assigned procurement categories, defining sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and organizational growth plans.
- Drive sourcing and negotiation activities: Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and commercial negotiations to secure the best total cost of ownership while supporting business requirements.
- Enhance supply chain performance: Identify opportunities for supplier optimization, supply chain relocation, risk mitigation, and operational excellence.
- Deliver cost improvement initiatives: Perform cost analysis, challenge cost structures, and implement productivity programs that contribute directly to company profitability.
- Support manufacturing operations: Ensure procurement activities enable on-time deliveries, target inventory levels, and uninterrupted production performance.
- Collaborate across functions:



Work closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Project Management teams to achieve business objectives and support growth initiatives.
- Champion continuous improvement: Lead process improvement and change management initiatives that strengthen procurement effectiveness and supplier performance.

Your background

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering.
- 5 to 10 years of professional experience in strategic procurement, category management, or supplier management roles.
- Solid experience working in industrial manufacturing environments.
- Proven expertise managing suppliers and driving procurement strategies.
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience interacting with international suppliers and multicultural teams.
- Fluent English and Spanish (minimum C1 level), with the ability to negotiate and build relationships at all organizational levels.
- Advanced Excel skills; SAP knowledge is considered an advantage.
- Availability for occasional business travel.

Key competencies

- Strategic thinking and business acumen
- Strong negotiation and influencing capabilities
- Supplier relationship management
- Analytical and data-driven mindset
- Results orientation and cost-conscious approach
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Change management and continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to operate effectively in cross-functional and international environments

More about us

At Hitachi Energy PCS, we are driving the energy transition through advanced power conversion systems and battery energy storage solutions that support a more sustainable future.

We offer a collaborative and international working environment where innovation, accountability, and teamwork are highly valued. You will join a growing business with the opportunity to make a visible impact, develop professionally, and contribute to projects that enable cleaner and more reliable energy worldwide.

📌 Senior Strategic Buyer (Sevilla)
🏢 Hitachi Energy
📍 Sevilla