Procurement Team Lead

Location:

Harjumaa, Harju, Estonia

Job ID:

R0087218

Date Posted:

2025-04-11

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY ESTONIA AS

Profession (Job Category):

Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Become a Part of Our Vibrant Service Center at Hitachi Energy!

Common Shared Services (CSS) is a global organization dedicated to providing expert transactional business services to Hitachi Energy. With five centers worldwide, our Tallinn CSS hub specializes in supply chain management, financial, and HR services for Northern Europe and Great Britain.

Our commitment to continuous improvement drives productivity and service quality, empowering our Business Units to thrive in the market. This is how CSS contributes to our overarching mission: Advancing a sustainable energy future for all.

“If you lead with vision, fostering collaboration, and embracing innovation, you are the ideal candidate to join our exceptional team of SCM enthusiasts. Be part of our journey towards shared success and groundbreaking achievements!” – Ragne Maaroos, CSS Tallinn Center Head / SCM Delivery Lead

How you’ll make an impact

• Oversee day-to-day operations of a procurement team focused on direct materials purchasing
• Ensure timely and cost-effective materials delivery
• Supervise and mentor procurement specialists, act as a role model
• Manage HR related activities (employee lifecycle)
• Manage relationships with key internal stakeholders
• Oversee procurement process from requisition to payment, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations
• Propose and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enable productivity gains
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve process roadblocks.
• Ensure high quality delivery and reporting of KPI’s
• Be a part of local CSS SCM Leadership Team

Your background

• Higher education in relevant field
• Several years of experience in Supply Chain Management/Procurement
• Previous people managing experience
• Knowledge about L6S tools, Yellow / Green Belt certification is preferable
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills with ability to draw conclusions from procurement data and enable informed decision making
• Knowledge of SAP & MS Office
• Ability to lead and motivate team members fostering positive and productive work environment

What we offer

• A modern work environment in Ülemiste City with free parking
• Home office possibilities
• Various trainings supporting leader development
• Mentor to onboard and support you throughout training
• Career possibilities within Hitachi Energy
• Health insurance
• Sport compensation
• Additional winter holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Seniority benefits
• Team building events

More about us

If you are ready to take on a leadership role and have a passion for continuous improvements, apply now and be a part of our success story!

Welcome to apply! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so the sooner you show your interest the better. 

If you wish to challenge yourself with us, click on “Apply now” via Hitachi Energy Website. For more information contact our Talent Partner Johanna Laiv, +372 5680 1632, johanna.laiv@hitachienergy.com.

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