Location:
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job ID:
R0084100
Date Posted:
2025-03-24
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED
Profession (Job Category):
Customer Service & Contact Center Operations
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
Job Description:
Business Information:
“The Hitachi Energy Indian Operations Center (INOPC) is a competence center with around 2600+ skilled engineers who focus on tendering, engineering, planning, procurement, project Management, functional system testing, installation supervision, documentation and commissioning.”
Your responsibilities
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Lead all activities related to cost engineering within the assigned scope of work.
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Utilize cost methodologies, tools and appropriate software models and provide expert knowledge in cost analysis, manufacturing processes, material/supplier comparison etc.
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Work proactively towards cost target objectives and sourcing strategy in collaboration with Strategic Buyers, Category Managers, NPI Teams and R&D.
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Investigate and identify cost reduction opportunities through cost analysis review for new as well as existing parts/products
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Maintain reliable and accurate data related to raw materials, processes, machines, labor rates etc. relevant to the scope of work
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Requires knowledge of at least one Cost estimation software’s such as “aPriori”, PCS/PCM-Team Center, DFMA and SEER Tool-Galorath”
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Analyze supplier manufacturing process, infrastructure and quotes and provide arguments with data to aid communication with suppliers and customers and achieve cost optimization.
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Support supplier meetings and negotiations to challenge prices and aim for cost reductions to meet target costs
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Support and utilize experience to aid best practice in the supplier process in conjunction with buyers
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Take end to end responsibility for the full scope interacting with all internal and external stakeholders as required.
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Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
Your background
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A bachelor’s degree in mechanical/ electrical & Electronics / Production/Material Sciences Engineering, master’s degree is a plus.
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7 to 10 years in similar industry or automobile or aero space
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Deep understanding of various cost models viz. Should Costing, Directional Costing, Linear Performance Pricing, Price History, Benchmarking etc.
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Knowledge and understanding of a variety of manufacturing processes and components and ability to evaluate and analyses associated costs.
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Work exposure to different supply regions such as China, India, Europe and US
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Good experience in Supplier assessments, workshops and negotiations
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Exposure to Design for Manufacturing would be an advantage
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Ability to coordinate with cross functional and cross geographical teams, Flexibility to travel min 10%.
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Excellent Analytical and communication skills
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Fluent in English, other languages are a plus.
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