Procurement Specialist
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 that support 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 oversees a small procurement team, providing coaching, guidance, and development opportunities while also participating in strategic sourcing and supplier management. It is responsible for compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. The role uses procurement process expertise and SAP systems to strengthen supply chain performance and support Hitachi Energy's energy solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience in 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 savings 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.
Benefits
- Continuous development opportunities
- Leadership growth opportunities
- Potential for rewarding global career paths
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
