Sr. Projects Buyer

Hitachi • Hagerstown, MD

255d • $73,405 - $110,107 • Onsite

About The Position

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Sr. Projects buyer in Hagerstown, MD. who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of procurement experience in manufacturing industry.
• Excellent communications skills, including the ability to provide data in a concise and appropriate detail.
• IT Tools (Ms Office including advanced level excel skills, SAP, E-Auctions, etc.).
• Strong cost & Commercial Acumen.
• Drafting contract agreements and negotiation.
• Knowledge of Statutory Policies and Organizational Processes.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant experience in Transit railway industry.
• Experience with procurement of Metallic/Mechanical components.
• Exposure to Contract law.

Responsibilities

• Achieve procurement targets with reference to the assigned project specific procurement needs (Direct and indirect) categories.
• Ensure the formalizing of local procurement agreements/contracts in compliance with procurement delegated powers.
• Review and revise contract terms and conditions for any conflicts with suppliers in collaboration with global commodity procurement teams.
• Maintain Contracts data in Contract management tool (Jaggaer/ETQ) and commercial conditions of the contracts in SAP.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with supplier contracts and procurement activities.
• Ensure the implementation of RFI/RFP/RFQ process & projections to support bid preparations for relevant local procurement.
• Ensure that suppliers adhere to contractual terms, service level agreements (SLAs), and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Initiate supplier claim process for the non-performance of suppliers against contractual terms and conditions.
• Ensure Procurement Risk Monitoring & Control for the assigned local procurement activities.
• Monitor and report economic and financial figures (budgeted vs actual savings) for each assigned projects/commodities.

Benefits

• Salary range: $73,405 to $110,107 per year.
• Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree