SCM Engineer

Location:

Xiamen, Fujian, China

Job ID:

R0145124

Date Posted:

2026-09-18

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY (CHINA) LTD.

Profession (Job Category):

Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy Service is a trusted lifecycle partner, providing customers with secure, sustainable, and innovative service solutions, globally.
Our Service offerings empower customers & partners to holistically manage the asset lifecycle—from start-of-life (e.g., Install & Commission), through services designed to strengthen operational-life (e.g., Upgrade, Repair & Extend), to end-of-life activities (e.g., Replace & Decommission).

How you’ll make an impact

1. You will work cross-functionally and cross-BUs with operations, sales, quality, and other stakeholders to source, conduct supplier RFI, RFP, and RFQ, perform cost analysis, negotiation, and contract management, oversee delivery and quality management, and address supply chain needs promptly.
2.You will manage supplier performance in quality, delivery, and cost to meet company standards, regularly monitor supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement through evaluations and feedback to maintain long-term supplier partnerships.
3.You will continuously improve sourcing strategies and utilize various tools to support sourcing activities.
4.You will proactively identify cost-saving opportunities through technical optimizations and commercial negotiations, ensure on-time delivery of critical materials to meet production and project schedules, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve supply chain issues quickly.
5.You will support new product development projects, ensuring materials meet technical specifications and schedules, and identify and drive 2nd source projects among R&D, technical, quality, and suppliers with well-organized and coordinated ability.
6.You will develop fulfilment strategies with key suppliers to drive supplier fulfilment excellence, achieve in-stock and inventory excellence, and enhance supply chain efficiency.
7.You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines, and address escalated and urgent supplier delivery, quality, and service issues promptly.
8.You will be prepared to handle other tasks as assigned by the manager, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness to organizational needs.

9. You will be responsible for ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

10.Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

1.Have bachelor’s degree or above in engineering or a related field.

2.More than 5 years in supply chain management, procurement, or manufacturing, preferably in the electrical equipment industry.

3.Familiarity with sourcing strategy especially in Capex and R&D sourcing, supply chain optimization, supplier management.

4.Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with proficiency in data analysis tools Excel and BI is mandatory.

5.Proficiency in SAP S4 HANA and common office tools, with the ability to apply digital tools and data in routine business and support activities

6.Cheerful, proactive, with strong ownership and a positive mindset, independent and project management experience, quick learner with the ability to acquire new skills and knowledge.

7.Good communication skills and ability to work across multiple functions and cross cultural, drive action via the consensus with internal and external stakeholders

8.Sincerity and pioneering spirit must be followed as key values.

9.Use written/oral English as daily works.

More about us
We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs 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):

• 1. Up to 15 days full paid leave per year
• 2. Flexible Benefit program (Supplementary Pensions included)
• 3. Medical Insurance (outpatient and inpatient)
• 4. Long service awards
• 5.Locations: Xiamen, Beijing, China
• 6.time type: Full time

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested – don’t delay, apply today!  All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner: Rebecca Chen, WeChat: rebeccachen2000.

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.