Overview As a Category Manager, you will shape and lead strategic sourcing for Marketing and Communications, driving value through cost optimization, quality, and supplier reliability. You’ll partner with cross-functional teams to implement world-class procurement practices and robust supplier agreements. The role focuses on delivering sustainable outcomes while navigating regulatory contexts. This is a high-impact position where your procurement leadership supports business growth and innovation. Retribuzione / Benefits
* Competitive salary and incentives
* Well-being and care
* Paid and unpaid leave
* Flexible work options
* Benefits that support your financial security Responsabilità
* Design and execute strategic sourcing initiatives within a global framework
* Advise stakeholders and align procurement strategies cross-functionally
* Lead high-value negotiations with key suppliers and secure favorable terms
* Translate global contracts into locally effective, compliant agreements
* Evaluate suppliers on quality, cost, delivery, and sustainability




* Develop and maintain global/local agreements aligned with company directives
* Drive continuous improvement through cost-optimization and SCM best practices
* Support risk management and regulatory compliance across the category Requisiti fondamentali
* Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or related field
* 5+ years of experience, including 3+ years in indirect categories (marketing, communications, consulting, branding)
* Proven ability to build cross-functional partnerships and lead international collaboration
* Strong negotiation, contracting, and relationship-building skills
* Solid project management, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
* Leadership experience; coaching and knowledge sharing
* Fluency in English; strong MS Office, MS Teams, Power BI, SAP Ariba skills
* cross-functional collaboration
* analytical thinking
* leadership and mentoring
* MS Office
* MS Teams
* Power BI

📌 Category Manager (Milano)
🏢 Hitachi
📍 Milano