Procurement Specialist

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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.