[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Hitachi jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Hitachi # IT Category Manager – Infrastructure Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland Full-time Manager or lead IT & Infrastructure Listed on Hitachi’s official careers site. Listed as of October 19, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Hitachi’s careers site →](https://careers.hitachi.com/it-category-manager-infrastructure/job/R0116064) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Hitachi](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/) / IT Category Manager – Infrastructure ## Job description ### The opportunity The IT Category Manager, part of the IT Infrastructure Tower within global SCM IMS IT Sourcing, is responsible for executing deals for infrastructure and end‑user technologies. The role manages sourcing, contracts, and supplier performance in alignment with strategies and operational direction set by the Infrastructure Tower Functional Manager. ### How you will make an impact Execute global commercial category strategies defined by the Infrastructure Tower Functional Manager. Ensure commercial strategy complements the technical and operational strategy—not duplicates or overrides it. Perform spend analysis, market analysis, and demand forecasting to identify opportunities for savings, risk mitigation, and supplier innovation. Lead global sourcing events using SAP Ariba Sourcing (RFIs, RFPs, RFQs). Negotiate global contracts, pricing agreements, maintenance services, and telecom/network agreements. Collaborate with Legal, Cybersecurity, Export Control, Data Privacy, and IT Governance to ensure fully compliant contracting. Manage commercial relationships with assigned OEMs, resellers, and telecom/network service providers. Conduct QBRs and performance reviews, jointly with the Infrastructure Tower Functional Manager when commercial topics are involved. Manage related HR administrative tasks and processes for a small team of Sourcing Professionals. Provide coaching, performance evaluations, and development opportunities. ### Drive commercial value through Price benchmarking, supplier consolidation, standardization initiatives, contract harmonization, consumption and lifecycle optimization. Support budgeting and forecasting alongside IT, IT Controlling and the Infrastructure Tower Functional Manager. Maintain contract documentation in Ariba Contracts and ensure correct lifecycle management. Support audit activities and risk assessments for major suppliers and service providers. ### Your background 5+ years of experience in IT procurement, category management, or supplier management. Experience in large, complex, global industrial or engineering organizations. Solid knowledge of IT hardware, networking, telecom, or end‑user computing categories. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with technical leaders. Experience managing small teams (2–3 FTEs). Strong commercial negotiation and contract drafting skills. Experience with SAP Ariba and S/4HANA procurement processes. Working knowledge of ITIL, networking fundamentals, and infrastructure lifecycle management. Advanced analytics skills (TCO modelling, benchmarking, spend analysis). More about us At Hitachi Energy, we recognize that our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, competitive rewards, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our benefits package is designed to help employees thrive both at work and in their personal lives. Our benefits offering for this role generally includes: Private medical care and life insurance​ Access to fitness and wellness programs​ Access to benefits platform with discounts and perks​ Employee Capital Plans (PPK)​ Equipment for working from home or allowances for setting up a workplace at home​ Spectacles and contact lenses allowance​ Company events and team‑building activities​ Psychological support program​ Free parking available You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 12, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Hitachi’s careers site →](https://careers.hitachi.com/it-category-manager-infrastructure/job/R0116064) ## More jobs at Hitachi ### [Internship - IT Documentation and Project Management Support](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/fff92ea450df6a912d93/) Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland ### [Internship – IT Application Support (Supply Chain)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/f8dfaf8d63147ee6c1fa/) Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland ### [Staż - Analityk IT](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/216b7bcee98d350749fd/) Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland ### [AI Developer / Data Scientist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/434c4cbb52c0d6ef9535/) Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland ### [Automation Test Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/c45195c6b490944566c4/) Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Category Manager Infrastructure](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/london-stock-exchange/jobs/e9569ba9137c43934a5d/) London Stock Exchange · London, United Kingdom ### [Sourcing & Category Expert Infrastructure Software](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ing-group/jobs/3838b29049c946fd238d/) ING Group ### [Director, Global Category Lead - Infrastructure](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/mitsubishi-ufj-financial/jobs/1d17e4bca5114b80e855/) Mitsubishi UFJ Financial · Singapore Office OCC ### [Category Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ebay/jobs/e6291df1da411d2753ce/) eBay · Kleinmachnow, Germany ### [Director of Global Category Management: Workplace, Infrastructure & Lab Operations Portfolio - (M6)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/applied-materials/jobs/68f3499635bd6c88c77b/) Applied Materials [IT & Infrastructure jobs](/functions/it-infrastructure/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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