Regional Category Manager - Temporary Labor

About the role

HITACHI ENERGY CZECH REPUBLIC S.R.O. is looking for a dynamic and experienced Regional Category Manager to join its team in Prague. The role covers the sourcing, procurement and management of temporary labor across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, helping to build a reliable, compliant and cost-effective supplier network.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, plan and implement sourcing strategies for temporary labor aligned with the global category and supply base strategy, focusing on the European, Middle Eastern and African markets.
• Lead end-to-end procurement, including supplier identification, negotiation, contract management and commercial agreements.
• Ensure sourcing complies with local labor laws, immigration requirements and other regulations.
• Build and maintain relationships with staffing suppliers and agencies, evaluating their performance regularly.
• Identify risks and put in place business continuity measures to keep labor supply running.
• Drive programs that improve cost efficiency, workforce quality and process reliability.
• Manage large-scale regional projects and work closely with the Global SCM Category Lead, Temporary Labor.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field; advanced education or certifications are a plus.
• Proven experience in temporary labor category management, strategic sourcing or procurement, preferably across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
• Understanding of labor laws and compliance requirements for temporary staffing in the target regions.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Negotiation, contract management and supplier relationship management.
• Project management and stakeholder management in large multinational organizations.
• Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

What we offer

• Salary of EUR 3,760 gross per month in the Slovak Republic, plus a 15% annual bonus (the stated amount is the minimum).
• 5 weeks of vacation and birthday leave.
• Flexible working hours (7.5-hour day) and a hybrid model with home office after probation.
• Fully funded meal allowance, annual cafeteria benefit of CZK 7,000, and a company contribution of 2-3% of salary to pension savings.
• Discounted mobile phone plan, recognition awards and benefits under the collective agreement.