Subcontracts Manager

The opportunity

Step into a role where strategy meets execution. At Hitachi Energy, we're seeking a forward-thinking Subcontracts Manager to lead sourcing and contract management for high-impact substation projects. This is your chance to shape the future of energy infrastructure by driving excellence in procurement, supplier performance, and risk mitigation. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and have a passion for building strong supplier relationships, this is the opportunity for you. Join a global leader where your ideas matter, your expertise is valued, and your career can truly thrive.

How you'll make an impact

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with business goals

• Lead negotiations and manage supplier agreements with top-tier contractors

• Evaluate supplier performance and drive continuous improvement

• Manage contract amendments and ensure alignment with local needs

• Identify and mitigate contractual risks across projects

• Support regional and global sourcing initiatives with key stakeholders

• Initiate and track purchase orders, ensuring timely delivery and compliance

• Contribute to budget planning and performance target achievement

• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines

Your background

• 5+ years of experience in E&C procurement and contract negotiation (2-10 MUSD range)

• Strong understanding of turnkey contractual frameworks and risk management

• Familiarity with category management tools (SWOT, Kraljic Matrix, etc.)

• Technical knowledge of E&C in the power sector

• Proficiency in procurement and quality methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma)

• Skilled in MS tools including Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Power BI

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States

More about us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):

• Health Care: medical (PPO, CDHP with HSA, HMO), dental, and vision

• Financial Wellbeing: 401(k) with generous match, Life/AD&D, disability insurance

• Family Care: legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, special needs support, adoption assistance

• Work-Life: enhanced leave programs including FMLA, military, parental, adoption, vacation, and holidays

• Employee Engagement and Development: ERGs, tuition reimbursement program