Location:London, London, United KingdomJob ID: R0059094Date Posted:2025-05-29Company Name:HITACHI RAIL LIMITEDProfession (Job Category):OtherJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoAbout UsA career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.Job Description:<div><div>Your new role  </div><div> </div><div>Head of Indirect Strategic Sourcing </div><div>London – Ludgate with occasional travel </div><div>Permanent </div><div> </div><div>This role will manage the UK Strategic Sourcing Team, leading, defining and delivering a clear procurement strategy, it is aligned with the group’s strategic business objectives and Group procurement functional plan. You will be responsible for the spend associated with all corporate functions to ensure that an appropriate supply base is selected and managed to meet their needs. </div><div> </div><div><ul><li>Lead, strategic sourcing against defined KPIs, aligned with the Group’s strategic business objectives </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Maintain legal compliance across the portfolio and manage contacts with audit and finance </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Develop and manage deeper long-term relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external to facilitate improvements for all procurement services </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Deliver all financial commitments for group procurement against pre-determined targets of revenue, profit and cost </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ensure procurement policy and processes are implemented and adhered to in the team, including monitoring of key procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with total business governance </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Accountable for leading group category strategies, service requirements whilst achieving best practice in procurement and supplier management.  </li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li>Effective deployment of project management within procurement to interface with internal customers </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Agree and monitor service level agreements with internal stakeholders  </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Lead or support procurement integration activities for company acquisitions </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Support and mentor global operations teams to foster an integrated end to end supply chain management function </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Standardise and simplify shared processes </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Participate in the Group Procurement Leadership Team, leading activities laid out in the annual plan </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Lead, direct, and manage a multi-disciplinary global team of professional staff responsible for Group Procurement </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Establish and maintain governance structures and processes to deliver strategies </li></ul></div><div> </div><div>About you </div><div> </div><div><ul><li>Qualified to degree level, ideally with CIPS accreditation. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Skilled strategic Procurement leader with previous experience of managing responsible procurement processes as part of customer proposals </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Significant senior purchasing experience with a proven track record of delivery against targets and costs </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Evidence of successfully managing a functional budget in a similar environment (Procurement/Purchasing/Supply Chain) </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Proven record of managing overhead costs during all business cycles, with experience in preparing and managing budgets </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Significant category management and strategic sourcing experience </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Strong experience of supplier relationship management </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Experience in negotiating commercial contracts and strong negotiation skills </li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li>Experience of working in a global matrixed, centrally co-ordinated procurement operating model </li></ul></div><div> </div><div>What we offer  </div><div> </div><div>We value the importance of all of our employees, if you would like to join our fantastic organisation you could be entitled to:  </div><div> </div><div><ul><li>Competitive salary  </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Annual Performance bonus paid on discretionary basis.  </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>25 days holiday </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%  </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Private medical insurance  </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Personal Accident insurance  </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Group Income protection </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Group Life Insurance  </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Employee Assistance Programme  </li></ul></div><div> </div><div>We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle. </div><div> </div><div>#LI-AH1 </div></div>Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at  <a href="https://www.hitachirail.com/careers">https://www.hitachirail.com/careers</a>.At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail">https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail</a>

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world&rsquo;s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries.

Head of Indirect Strategic Sourcing - UK

Location:London, London, United KingdomJob ID: R0059094Date Posted:2025-05-29Company Name:HITACHI RAIL LIMITEDProfession (Job Category):OtherJob Schedule:&nbsp;Full timeRemote:NoAbout UsA career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.Job Description:<div><div>Your new role&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Head of Indirect Strategic Sourcing&nbsp;</div><div>London – Ludgate with occasional travel&nbsp;</div><div>Permanent&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>This role will manage the UK Strategic Sourcing Team, leading, defining and delivering a clear procurement strategy, it is aligned with the group’s strategic business objectives and Group procurement functional plan. You will be responsible for the spend associated with all corporate functions to ensure that an appropriate supply base is selected and managed to meet their needs.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><ul><li>Lead, strategic sourcing against defined KPIs, aligned with the Group’s strategic business objectives&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Maintain legal compliance across the portfolio and manage contacts with audit and finance&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Develop and manage deeper long-term relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external to facilitate improvements for all procurement services&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Deliver all financial commitments for group procurement against pre-determined targets of revenue, profit and cost&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ensure procurement policy and processes are implemented and adhered to in the team, including monitoring of key procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with total business governance&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Accountable for leading group category strategies, service requirements whilst achieving best practice in procurement and supplier management.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li>Effective deployment of project management within procurement to interface with internal customers&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Agree and monitor service level agreements with internal stakeholders&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Lead or support procurement integration activities for company acquisitions&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Support and mentor global operations teams to foster an integrated end to end supply chain management function&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Standardise and simplify shared processes&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Participate in the Group Procurement Leadership Team, leading activities laid out in the annual plan&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Lead, direct, and manage a multi-disciplinary global team of professional staff responsible for Group Procurement&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Establish and maintain governance structures and processes to deliver strategies&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>About you&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><ul><li>Qualified to degree level, ideally with CIPS accreditation.&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Skilled strategic Procurement leader with previous experience of managing responsible procurement processes as part of customer proposals&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Significant senior purchasing experience with a proven track record of delivery against targets and costs&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Evidence of successfully managing a functional budget in a similar environment (Procurement/Purchasing/Supply Chain)&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Proven record of managing overhead costs during all business cycles, with experience in preparing and managing budgets&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Significant category management and strategic sourcing experience&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Strong experience of supplier relationship management&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Experience in negotiating commercial contracts and strong negotiation skills&nbsp;</li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li>Experience of working in a global matrixed, centrally co-ordinated procurement operating model&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>What we offer&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>We value the importance of all of our employees, if you would like to join our fantastic organisation you could be entitled to:&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><ul><li>Competitive salary&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Annual Performance bonus paid on discretionary basis.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>25 days holiday&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Private medical insurance&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Personal Accident insurance&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Group Income protection&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Group Life Insurance&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Employee Assistance Programme&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>#LI-AH1&nbsp;</div></div>Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at &nbsp;<a href="https://www.hitachirail.com/careers">https://www.hitachirail.com/careers</a>.At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail">https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail</a>

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