21 September

Regional Category Manager (m/f)

Hitachi Energy Czech Republic s.r.o.
Na strži 1702/65, Praha, – Nusle

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Regional Category Manager to join our team, responsible for the sourcing, procurement, and management of temporary labor across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This role plays a key part in optimizing the regional temporary labor supply base, ensuring a reliable, high-performing, compliant, and cost-effective supplier network.

How you will make an impact:

  • Develop, plan, and implement sourcing strategies for temporary labor, aligned with the global category and supply base strategy, with a strong focus on the European, Middle Eastern, and African markets.
  • Lead end-to-end procurement processes, including supplier identification, negotiation, contract management, and commercial agreements tailored to temporary labor requirements.
  • Ensure all sourcing activities comply with local labor laws, immigration requirements, and other applicable regulatory restrictions.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with staffing suppliers and agencies, regularly evaluating their performance to ensure high-level service delivery and labor supply reliability.
  • Proactively identify risks and implement business continuity measures to ensure uninterrupted labor supply.
  • Drive category related programs and initiatives aimed at improving cost efficiency, workforce quality, and process reliability.
  • Manage large-scale projects and processes within the region, aligned with the global category and supply base strategy, providing strategic input and delivering results with minimal supervision.
  • Work closely with the Global SCM Category Lead, Temporary Labor to implement and further improve the overall category strategy.


Your background:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced education or relevant certifications are a plus.
  • Proven experience in temporary labor category management, strategic sourcing, or procurement, preferably across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
  • In-depth understanding of legislative restrictions, labor laws, and compliance requirements for temporary staffing in targeted regions.
  • Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills, with the ability to develop and optimize a high-performing supply base.
  • High level of accountability and ownership, with the ability to manage complex projects, drive strategic initiatives, and deliver results in a fast-paced multinational environmentStrong stakeholder management skills, with experience working across large multinational organizations.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
  • Fluency in English required; proficiency Arabic is highly desirable.

What We Offer

  • 5 weeks of vacation
  • Birthday leave
  • Flexible working hours (7.5-hour workday)
  • Hybrid working model with home office opportunities after the probation period
  • Meal allowance fully funded by the company
  • Annual Cafeteria benefit of CZK 7,000 for sports, learning, and leisure activities
  • Company contribution to pension savings (2–3% of salary)
  • Discounted mobile phone plan
  • Recognition awards for work anniversaries and additional benefits provided under the collective agreement
  • Opportunity to work with global stakeholders and make a direct impact on EMEA workforce strategies

About the Job

Who's looking:
Hitachi Energy Czech Republic s.r.o. (Employer)
Job location:
Na strži 1702/65, Praha, – Nusle
Type of Employment:
Full-time
Type of Contract:
Employment contract
Recommended education:
University / master's degree
Recommended languages:
AR (B2) – required, EN (C2) – required