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Location: Stone, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Job ID: R0123788 Date Posted: 2026-04-16 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Customer Service & Contact Center Operations Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The opportunity Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity as a Supply Chain Manager; you will provide support to the business by ensuring that all purchasing and logistics activities align with corporate policies and procedures. The role is office based in Stone, Staffordshire (flexible working policy), with a requirement to travel when needed, for example to visit suppliers or hold internal meetings, domestically and internationally. The Supply Chain Manager will lead the Supply Chain department within Hitachi Energy’s service division, supporting the vast array of services we provide, such as replacement, extensions, upgrades, and commissioning, to electrical infrastructure across the power grid. This role ensures compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and operational excellence while driving innovation and efficiency in service delivery. The Supply Chain Manager will also be responsible for fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship on this position (including graduate visa). How you’ll make an impact Daily management of the Supply Management Department and will be responsible for Planning and management of departmental positions. Search and manage qualified suppliers that meet technical, quality and other requirements Cooperate with Hub to complete annual business negotiations and with GPG to complete the development of corresponding suppliers and complete corresponding projects. Identify and minimise risk by predicting the demand for products and adopting new technology with no interruption to the process Support the completion of the setting, implementation and tracking of departmental goals and formulation and implementation of appropriate employee development plans; will be responsible for management of the company's procurement contracts. Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business. Key Responsibilities Purchasing materials, goods & services and contracting transport/logistics services on behalf of the UK Service Business according to required technical specifications, price, delivery schedule and terms. Initiating purchase orders according to the purchase requisitions and in alignment with standard procedures. Negotiating agreements with main suppliers and periodically renewing price lists, terms and conditions. Supporting the bid and proposal teams by providing relevant market information. Overseeing supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, lead time) and resolving performance issues. Aligning supplier orders with customer requirements in terms of content, quality, delivery, sustainability and price. Living core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues, and the business. Reviewing and updating supply chain practices in line with company policies, standards, laws and regulations. Your background Proven experience in in Supply Chain & Logistics Management, working as Buyer/Supply Chain Specialist with electrical, mechanical & services suppliers. Manage, mentor, and develop the supply chain team, ensuring high performance and engagement. Demonstrated experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Knowledge of SAP, Office 365 applications. A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach, and strong communication skills. Customer oriented, with excellent organization and strong communication skills. Substations, Transformers, experience desirable Accessibility and reasonable accommodation Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. 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