Global Category Buyer

Description Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior Global Category Buyer PS&TP - Signalling Infrastructures who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Naples - Italy. About us: A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there's something for everyone to get stuck into. And that's where you come in. Accountabilities: Support the definition of Category Procurement Strategy for Depot equipment and Rail infrastructures; Implement a complete sourcing package and respect project objectives (quality/timing/economics/risks) by leading project sourcing activities with bidding/project team and specific Category stakeholders; He/she shall have contracting skills and be able to manage relationships with suppliers and internal customers. Required Skills/ Knowledge: Technical Background; From 3 up to 5 years of Procurement expertise; Cost & Commercial Acumen; Benchmarking and risk management; Agreements; Suppliers relationship; Negotiation; Statutory Policies and Organizational Processes; Suppliers qualification processes and methods; Vendor rating and suppliers monitoring; IT Tools (Ms Office, SAP, E- Auction etc.); Procurement Planning Methods; Reporting; Purchasing Process and Procedures. Education / Qualifications: University Degree (Engineering, Economics, Law) or Equivalent; Languages: Good English proficiency. Italian at least C1. Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers! Have a glance at our LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail/ #LI-AM1 #J-18808-Ljbffr