Procurement Specialist

Function Procurement Our Company We’re Hitachi Digital, a company at the forefront of digital transformation and the fastest growing division of Hitachi Group. We’re crucial to the company’s strategy and ambition to become a premier global player in the massive and fast-moving digital transformation market. Our group companies, including GlobalLogic, Hitachi Digital Services, Hitachi Vantara and more, offer comprehensive services that span the entire digital lifecycle, from initial idea to full-scale operation and the infrastructure to run it on. Hitachi Digital represents One Hitachi, integrating domain knowledge and digital capabilities, and harnessing the power of the entire portfolio of services, technologies, and partnerships, to accelerate synergy creation and make real-world impact for our customers and society as a whole. Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to unleash a digital future. We don’t expect you to ‘fit’ every requirement – your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally as important to us. Job description ABOUT THE ROLE Reporting to the leader of Global Procurement in EMEA, you will be responsible for the strategic sourcing of services across Facilities, Marketing, Human Resources, Consulting and Finance categories in Romania. You will also support selected projects and categories across EMEA and globally, working closely with the global team on category project execution. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Act as a trusted business advisor to stakeholders, providing best-in-class sourcing guidance informed by external benchmarks and industry expertise. Manage the development and execution of sourcing projects, reverse auctions and initiatives, ensuring alignment with the priorities and objectives of GlobalLogic, Hitachi Digital and the relevant business function. Develop and maintain a best-in-class global preferred supplier base for the assigned areas of responsibility. Lead sourcing events and reverse auctions, collaborating with stakeholders to define scope, identify suppliers and develop internal recommendations. Lead supplier negotiations across a range of contracts to maximise value and minimise risk for Hitachi. Manage strategic supplier relationships with cross-functional and cross-business impact across Romania and Europe. Prepare contracts in partnership with the Legal team and suppliers, route agreements for signature and ensure contracts are renewed on time. WHAT YOU BRING At least 3 years of experience in procurement sourcing and category management. A solid understanding of fundamental procurement law, with the ability to draft, negotiate or oversee master supply agreements, professional services agreements, statements of work, change requests and amendments. Experience in at least one of the following categories: Facilities, Marketing, Human Resources or Finance. A demonstrated track record of leading end-to-end sourcing processes and working with stakeholders across businesses and geographies. Proven ability to communicate, influence and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels of an organisation. Strong business acumen, including strategic, financial and operational skills. Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills. Excellent negotiation skills, with the ability to negotiate high-volume, high-risk deals independently. Strong supplier management skills. Strong digital literacy, including Microsoft Office, Excel and AI tools. Experience working with eSourcing tools is an advantage. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Fluency in Romanian and English. Ability to navigate a fast-paced, multinational environment and build excellent working relationships with colleagues across regions. Strong organisational skills and confidence in managing stakeholder demands. A proactive, self-starting approach, with a willingness to learn, embrace About us We’re a global, 1000-stong, diverse team of professional experts, promoting and delivering Social Innovation through our One Hitachi initiative (OT x IT x Product) and working on projects that have a real-world impact. We’re curious, passionate and empowered, blending our legacy of 110 years of innovation with our shaping our future. Here you’re not just another employee; you’re part of a tradition of excellence and a community working towards creating a digital future. Fostering innovation through diverse perspectives Hitachi is a global company operating across a wide range of industries and regions. One of the things that sets Hitachi apart is the diversity of our business and people, which drives our innovation and growth. We are committed to building an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit-based systems. We believe that when people feel valued, heard, and safe to express themselves, they do their best work. How we look after you We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We’re also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We’re always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you’ll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with. We’re proud to say we’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. 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