Procurement IT Category Manager (Fixed Term - 1 Year Contract)

Function

Our Company

We’re Hitachi Vantara, the data foundation trusted by the world’s innovators. Our resilient, high-performance data infrastructure means that customers – from banks to theme parks ­– can focus on achieving the incredible with data.   

If you’ve seen the Las Vegas Sphere, you’ve seen just one example of how we empower businesses to automate, optimize, innovate – and wow their customers. Right now, we’re laying the foundation for our next wave of growth.  We’re looking for people who love being part of a diverse, global team – and who get excited about making a real-world impact with data.

Job description

The team

Hitachi, Ltd. is seeking an experienced and strategic Procurement IT Category Manager to lead and optimize the sourcing and procurement of IT hardware, software, and services across our global organization. This role will be instrumental in driving cost savings, mitigating risks, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality IT solutions that align with Hitachi's business objectives.

The Role
Key Responsibilities

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  Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies for IT hardware, software, and services, including market analysis, supplier identification, and negotiation plans.
• Lead the end-to-end procurement process for complex IT projects, from requirements gathering and RFP development to contract negotiation, supplier selection, and performance management.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including IT leadership, legal, and finance, to understand business needs and ensure procurement strategies support their objectives.
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and value creation within the IT procurement function.
• Manage supplier relationships, conduct regular performance reviews, and drive continuous improvement initiatives with key IT vendors.
• Monitor market trends, technological advancements, and industry best practices in IT procurement to inform strategic decisions.
• Ensure compliance with all internal procurement policies, ethical guidelines, and relevant external regulations.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for IT category spend, savings, and supplier performance.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in IT procurement, category management, or strategic sourcing within a large, complex organization.
• Proven track record of successfully negotiating and managing high-value IT contracts (hardware, software licenses, SaaS, professional services).
• Deep understanding of IT market dynamics, key vendors, and emerging technologies.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, build business cases, and develop actionable strategies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in procurement systems (e.g., SAP Ariba) and advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CIPS, CSCP) are a plus.

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About us

We’re a global team of innovators. Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion for insight to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can a make positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can inspire the future, this is the place to fulfil your purpose and achieve your potential.

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. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.