Main Accountabilities - Responsibilities, Tasks & Interactions – Organization
- Establish an organization in line with SCM regulations, blueprints, and process frameworks.
- Set HBU and factory budgets, KPI targets, and adjust resources accordingly.
- Ensure adequate budgets and staffing in HBU and CSS.– Sourcing Strategy
- Plan and implement the sourcing strategy in the factory, aligning with the BU strategy.
- Align with BU/GPG/HBU management on strategic initiatives and execute accordingly.
- Set conditions for HBU category and Factory SCM teams to implement the strategy and deliveron targets.– ProcessesEnsure defined SCM processes are implemented and followed throughout the value chain.
- Define material assumptions during sales bids and approve costing in "must win" opportunities.
- Accountable for prices and terms & conditions definition and control throughout the value chain(from sales bid to ERP master data and overseeing invoice control rules). Monitor accuracy and drive corrective actions.
- Optimize the usage of CSS and collaborate for continuous improvements.
- Report on KPIs for business and process performance. Propose and drive corrective/improve-ment actions where necessary. Enforce compliance with company rules. Support the team on escalations when necessary.– Improvement Measures
- Promote and sponsor improvements using benchmarking, DtV, cost breakdown, "should cost-ing," and problem-solving techniques.– Supplier Management




- Accountable for supplier performance for the spend under direct responsibility.
- Third-level escalation of recurring/critical non-conformity and claims resolution.– People Leadership and Development
- Ensure the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed, skilled, and directed (with HRBPsupport).
- Guide, motivate, and develop direct and indirect subordinates following HR policies, and coordi-nate talent management and succession planning within the assigned area. – Additional Responsibilities
- Oversee HUB Supplier Quality and Development activities in compliance with factory, categorymanagement requirements following the Supplier Management process workstream.(* Note: The list of responsibilities is not inclusive; however, it is intendedto be a guideline for activities.)Requirements - Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Manage-ment, or relevant experience.
- CIPS or ISM CPSM certification is an advantage.
- Minimum 10 years in procurement, operations, or supply chain management in the manufactur-ing industry.
- Experience working in matrix organizations (hierarchical and functional reporting).
- Compliance and ethics oriented.
- Strong leadership capability, ability to motivate and develop people, result-oriented, and strongconflict resolution skills.
- Solid communication and collaboration skills.
- Fluent in English, with other languages being an advantage.
- Flexibility to travel up to 25%.

📌 Hub Supply Chain Manager - High Voltage (Vadodara)
🏢 Hitachi
📍 Vadodara