Senior Purchasing Manager

Hitachi • Jefferson City, MO

35d • Onsite

About The Position

The Opportunity Step into a leadership role where your expertise drives operational excellence. As a Senior Purchasing Manager at Hitachi Energy, you’ll lead factory-level purchasing activities that keep production running seamlessly. This is your chance to influence supplier strategies, optimize costs, and champion sustainable supply chain practices. You’ll work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement. If you’re passionate about building strong supplier partnerships and delivering results that matter, this role offers the perfect platform for your skills to shine. How You’ll Make an Impact Manage end-to-end purchasing for direct materials and factory services. Ensure timely material availability to meet production schedules. Build and maintain strong relationships with local and regional suppliers. Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules to optimize costs. Monitor supplier performance and lead audits when needed. Drive cost reduction initiatives through strategic sourcing. Utilize ERP systems (e.g., SAP) for purchase order management and reporting. Lead and develop a team of buyers and analysts to achieve factory goals. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of purchasing/procurement experience, including 3+ years in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of direct material sourcing and MRP systems.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred certifications: CPP, CPIM, Lean Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchasing for direct materials and factory services.
• Ensure timely material availability to meet production schedules.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local and regional suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules to optimize costs.
• Monitor supplier performance and lead audits when needed.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through strategic sourcing.
• Utilize ERP systems (e.g., SAP) for purchase order management and reporting.
• Lead and develop a team of buyers and analysts to achieve factory goals.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Benefits

• At Hitachi Energy, we invest in your growth through learning and development opportunities.
• Join a global team committed to innovation, sustainability, and collaboration.
• Experience a culture that values diversity and empowers you to make an impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees