Senior Procurement Specialist
Hitachi•Jefferson City, MO
•Onsite
About The Position
Hitachi Energy is seeking a strategic, results-oriented procurement specialist to lead high-value sourcing initiatives, develop supplier partnerships, and shape procurement strategies that support operational excellence and sustainable growth. The role works with stakeholders in engineering, manufacturing, finance, and legal to identify sourcing solutions, improve supplier performance, and deliver business value. It is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 7 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management.
- Demonstrated success leading supplier negotiations and delivering sustainable cost savings.
- Strong knowledge of procurement processes, contract management, and global sourcing practices.
- Experience with procurement systems such as SAP Ariba, Oracle, or similar platforms.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business and global objectives.
- Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including supplier identification, RFI/RFP management, negotiation, and contract execution.
- Build and maintain relationships with strategic suppliers to enhance quality, performance, and value.
- Analyze spending trends and identify cost-optimization and process-improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support operational and project requirements.
- Monitor supplier performance, conduct business reviews, and drive corrective actions as needed.
- Negotiate complex commercial agreements while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and legal requirements.
- Mentor procurement team members and promote continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
- Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Benefits
- Ongoing learning, development, and career growth opportunities across functions, businesses, and geographies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
