It Category Manager – Infrastructure

HITACHI ENERGY SERVICES SP. Z O.O.

Krakow, Lesser Poland, Poland
Not specified; not specified; competitive benefits...
Hybrid
5+ years it procurement experience
Sap ariba sourcing and contracts
Global contract negotiation skills
Hitachi Energy Services is seeking an IT Category Manager for Infrastructure in Krakow, Poland. The role focuses on managing sourcing, contracts, and supplier performance for IT infrastructure and end-user technologies, emphasizing collaboration, negotiation, and compliance

Job Summary

  • The role executes global commercial category strategies for infrastructure and end-user technologies within the IT Infrastructure Tower.
  • Candidates will lead global sourcing events using SAP Ariba, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier performance alongside legal and cybersecurity teams.
  • Hitachi Energy offers a hybrid work model, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to a sustainable energy future in an international environment.

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Hitachi Energy Services is seeking an IT Category Manager for Infrastructure in Krakow, Poland. The role focuses on managing sourcing, contracts, and supplier performance for IT infrastructure and end-user technologies, emphasizing collaboration, negotiation, and compliance.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Competitive benefits package including financial, physical, and mental wellbeing support

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years IT procurement experience
  • SAP Ariba Sourcing and Contracts
  • Global contract negotiation skills
  • IT infrastructure hardware knowledge
  • Team management of 2-3 FTEs

Nice-to-have

  • TCO modeling and benchmarking expertise
  • Experience in industrial engineering firms
  • Strong collaboration with technical leaders
  • Knowledge of ITIL and networking fundamentals
  • Supplier innovation and risk mitigation

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years experience in IT procurement or category management
  • Proven ability to manage small teams of 2-3 FTEs
  • Solid knowledge of IT hardware, networking, and telecom categories

Work Rights

Not specified

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