Buyer I

Hitachi•Nashville, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the world's leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and we’re always looking to get stronger across North America, Europe, and Asia. Join us as a Buyer I in Nashville, TN as we work together to bring innovative automation solutions to life. This is a full-time, hourly position based onsite in Nashville, TN. The Buyer is responsible for managing project-based purchasing by converting BOM requirements into accurate purchase orders, maintaining ERP data, and proactively expediting materials to support manufacturing and project milestones. The position collaborates closely with engineering, build teams, and suppliers to resolve material shortages, ensure on-time delivery, and support cost-effective sourcing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
Current or prior JR Automation experience, or experience in the automation industry is strongly preferred.
Procurement or sourcing experience in a manufacturing, automation, mechatronics, robotics, or engineered‑to‑order environment.
Demonstrated experience managing project‑based purchasing from kickoff through installation or commissioning.
Background purchasing low‑volume, high‑mix engineered components and custom assemblies is strongly preferred.
Basic understanding and can use ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Plex, IFS, etc.).
Working knowledge of Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables, basic formulas).
Understanding of standard industrial components (pneumatics, sensors, fasteners, electrical hardware, safety devices).
Basic knowledge of procurement processes, competitive quoting, and supplier evaluation.

Responsibilities

Translate bill of material (BOM) requirements into accurate and timely purchase orders for mechanical and electrical components.
Validate and maintain up-to-date pricing, lead times, delivery commitments, and supplier acknowledgments within the ERP system.
Monitor open orders and proactively expedite materials to meet project timelines, build milestones, and FAT deliverables.
Collaborate with Machine Build, Controls, and cross-functional teams to identify, communicate, and resolve material shortages.
Support sourcing activities for standard components, including fasteners, pneumatics, electrical hardware, safety devices, and shop consumables.
Administer returns, replacements, and RMA processes while resolving invoice deviations and receipt discrepancies to ensure accurate financial reconciliation.
Partner with ERP Data Specialists to maintain high-quality master data, including accurate lead times, minimum order quantities, approved vendors, and part-level documentation.
Assist in obtaining competitive quotations for routine and low-complexity purchases to support cost-effective procurement decisions.
Monitor and report essential procurement performance indicators, including on-time delivery, past-due purchase order lines, supplier confirmation cycle times, and material shortage closure rates.