Vacancies at Hitachi Energy

Description

The opportunity

• We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic SCM Manager to join our team.
• In this role you will be working in alignment with the GPG SCM Manager (or) HBU SCM Manager to and implement the initiatives defined in the annual SCM Strategy (Sunbeam).
• You will be working on the achievement of the targets defined at GPG and HBU level and ensure correct fulfilment within and across Operating Units.
• You will be determining annual targets, under the leadership of the GPG/HBU SCM Manager, for spend volumes, cost reduction, tender cost improvement, project budget saving, payment terms, supplier quality, supplier delivery performance and others as needed.

How you’ll make an impact

• Establishing excellent and transparent communication internally, externally, and between different units.
• Standardizing processes and implementing routines in accordance with Group SCM guidelines and local Business Unit objectives to support the end-to-end Product/Project life cycle including but not limited to Design, Tender, Execution and After Sales (Service).
• Implementing programs to drive process improvement towards securing the best possible cost, quality and delivery.
• Securing full utilization of SCM tools (i.e. Project Procure, SAP Ariba, S4Hana, etc.) leveraging each respective tool at best to drive global synergies, efficiencies and global supply optimization. Monitor compliance, data quality and drive improvements, as needed, for the SCM processes.
• Assuring the implementation of effective sourcing strategies in line with business strategy and regional/global Continuous Improvement Process Sourcing (CIPS) strategy to ensure that suppliers have the capability and capacity to meet current and future business requirements.
• Ensuring all relevant parties understand strategies and execute processes accordingly.
• Ensuring alignment between projects sourcing and SCM category strategies.
• Ensuring buyers minimize risk regarding quality and financial exposure by buying in accordance with quality and commercial procedures and in accordance with Company guidelines.
• Ensuring a competitive level on internal sourcing and benchmarking with an external supply base.
• Assuring respective areas are properly staffed and execute the scope as needed.
• TT&L effectively and competitively executes general cargo and heavy lift shipments of inbound/outbound deliveries (basis quality and cost) and drops shipments from suppliers to project sites.
• Leverages category teams locally, regionally and globally to ensure appropriate supplier selection. Defines and establishes frame agreements with all major suppliers.
• Providing and maintaining standard terms in purchase contracts/terms and conditions in line with Company directives and guidelines.
• Ensuring (with HR Manager support) that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed, skilled and directed.
• Guiding, motivating and developing direct and indirect subordinates within HR policies and SCM excellence guidelines (knowledge management, functional training, etc.).
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline or business administration or any other qualification that is deemed suitable for the role.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.
• Minimum 7-10 years of professional experience in a project environment.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a supply chain function.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement of tailored equipment.
• Good knowledge of processes in industrial large and complex or turnkey contracts
• Strength in commercial/legal aspects of purchasing
• Excellent communication & proven negotiation skills
• Drive to continuously create results and innovative solutions.
• Skilled communicator who can interface with numerous external and internal parties at different levels in a project environment.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required.

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Description

The opportunity

• We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Graduate Development Programme – Marketing & Sales Graduate to join our team.
• We do our best to place and invest in young talent by providing them with the best working and learning environment that allows them to learn about business, themselves, and their chosen careers.

How you’ll make an impact

• Will be exposing you to not only local, but also regional operations, where you will be paired with qualified and registered professionals.
• Helping your transition into a professional space through knowledge, skills, and attributes transfer to you and help you learn beyond the classroom.
• Working with the Southern Africa Front End Sales team and participate in the activities of the team.
• Exposure will be given to the sales activities, interaction with customers, the sales process, sales support tools (CRM), market analysis, marketing events and special projects that may arise.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing environments and new tasks is a requirement for this role.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Understanding of the energy market as served by Hitachi Energy is recommended.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required.

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Description

The opportunity

• We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Project Manager - Transformers to join our team.
• In this role Lead the Operations function at local level, with full accountability running the day-to-day Operation and overachieving customer expectations through lean, faultless operational execution (Care, Customer, Cost, Cash), in an extended value chain and at the lowest total cost.

How you’ll make an impact

• Leading the project team, establish the project execution approach and oversee project hand-over, execution planning, monitoring and control activities for both internal and external resources to accomplish all project goals.
• Driving the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out and its acknowledgement by the customer.
• Acting as the key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensuring the project follows and complies with company health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Defining all project plan documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule and risk management plans.
• Ensuring that the project follows execution best practices and Hitachi Energy policies.
• Monitoring and controlling project progress and efficient resource utilization, project financials, overseeing project invoicing status, cost, expenses and cash flow.
• Identifying, qualifying, quantifying and managing project risks.
• Ensuring that the project is formally closed out as contractually agreed.
• Coaching and providing feedback for project staff.
• Organization of customer acceptance of transformers and work on removing defects in customer complaints.
• Supervising shipment, transport of the transformer from the plant to the customer and installation at the transformer assembly site.
• Managing Contracts.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Project Management Certificate is an advantage. PMP
• More than 14-16 years of proven experience in Project Management or Project Controlling specifically in a transformer industry.
• Knowledge of MS Office and MS Project.
• Basic knowledge of SAP is beneficial.
• Ability to read technical drawings and documentations.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required.

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Description

The opportunity

• We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Engineer in Training – Transformers to join our team. In this role as Student Support Engineer (SSE) you will be trained to work in the Transformer Tendering and Sales environment.

How you’ll make an impact

• You will be provided training about the basics of transformers – online courses.
• You will be provided with training in Transformer components and accessories - online courses.
• You will be provided with training about Transformer Services - online courses.
• You will be provided with training in the Tendering process.
• You will be executing a complete RFQ yourself from start to finish (with support from the team).
• The SSE will also be trained to deliver professional and courteous customer support service and promote a productive and positive relationship with customers in typical day-to-day interactions.
• Also, participate in and contribute to team efforts and manage your individual contributions.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Well-developed computer skills demonstrate strong written and communication skills and overall learning attitude.
• Technical Development Skills.
• Knowledge of one or multiple of the following technologies would be advantageous: Transformers /High voltage substation and equipment.
• Microsoft, Outlook, Word, Excel etc.
• Read, analyze, and comprehend technical and functional documentation.
• Problem solving, flexibility and adaptability.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required.