Procurement Specialist

Hitachi•Jefferson City, MO

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Hitachi Energy as a Procurement Specialist and help drive operational excellence through strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, and people leadership. The role leads procurement activities supporting manufacturing operations, ensuring material availability, supplier performance, and cost competitiveness. It works closely with production, engineering, quality, and supply chain partners to balance business priorities, maintain supplier relationships, and drive continuous improvement. The position is responsible for compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. The role oversees a small procurement team, providing coaching, guidance, and development opportunities while remaining actively involved in strategic sourcing and supplier management. Procurement processes, SAP systems, and team leadership are used to strengthen supply chain performance and support Hitachi Energy's energy solutions. Hitachi Energy describes a collaborative and inclusive culture focused on innovation, learning, and teamwork, with continuous development, leadership growth opportunities, and potential global career paths. The company is an equal opportunity employer and describes accessibility and reasonable-accommodation support for applicants. Its recruitment process uses digital and automated tools, including AI-supported solutions, to assist with screening, job matching, and interview scheduling; these tools support recruiters and do not replace human decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
5+ years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment.
Experience using SAP to manage procurement and purchasing processes.
Previous leadership experience with direct responsibility for 2–3 or more team members.
Strong negotiation, supplier management, and relationship-building skills.
Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

Manage procurement activities for direct materials, components, and manufacturing-related services.
Use SAP to support purchasing, supplier management, and procurement reporting activities.
Drive supplier performance improvements in quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost.
Lead sourcing initiatives, negotiations, and contract discussions to maximize value and reduce risk.
Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure uninterrupted operations.
Analyze procurement and supplier data to identify cost-saving and process-improvement opportunities.
Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
Oversee a small procurement team, providing coaching, guidance, and development opportunities.