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HUB Category Team Leader

Location: Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States

Job ID: R0139326

Date Posted: Jul 29, 2026

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category): Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Job Type (Experience Level): Management

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

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Job Description:

The opportunity

Are you ready to shape sourcing strategy, drive supplier excellence, and lead high-performing teams in a global environment? As a HUB Category Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in developing and executing category strategies that support business growth, resilience, and operational excellence across the region.

In this leadership position, you will guide a talented category management team while partnering with global and regional stakeholders to deliver strategic sourcing initiatives, strengthen supplier relationships, and enhance category maturity. You will help drive continuous improvement, implement best-in-class procurement practices, and ensure alignment between sourcing activities and business objectives.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and collaborative supply chain professional who thrives on leading change, managing complexity, and delivering measurable results. You will have the opportunity to influence key business decisions, mitigate sourcing risks, develop long-term supplier partnerships, and contribute to the ongoing transformation of supply chain management within a dynamic global organization.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead the Hub Category team in developing and executing regional material category strategies aligned with business objectives and global priorities.
• Drive category strategy execution through continuous improvement initiatives, sourcing excellence, and adherence to supply chain best practices.
• Monitor and communicate key performance indicators, implementing actions to achieve or surpass targets.
• Build and strengthen strategic supplier relationships while leading negotiations, contract management, and volume allocation decisions.
• Lead sourcing risk management activities to enhance supply continuity and business resilience.
• Deploy and promote industry-leading procurement tools, methodologies, and digital solutions across the organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with broader business goals and operational priorities.
• Develop, coach, and inspire team members while supporting talent development, succession planning, and high-performance culture.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your background

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, category management, procurement, or supply chain leadership.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing teams in a global or regional environment.
• Strong supplier management, negotiation, and contract management capabilities.
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives, KPI management, and sourcing strategy execution.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

More about us

• At Hitachi Energy, you'll help advance a sustainable energy future while working alongside passionate and innovative colleagues around the world.
• We provide opportunities for continuous learning, career growth, and professional development in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
• Join a global organization that values safety, integrity, teamwork, and empowerment, where your ideas and contributions make a meaningful impact every day.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals

with disabilities.

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