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Hitachi • South Boston, VA

51d

About The Position

Join Hitachi Energy and play a key role in shaping the future of sustainable energy solutions. As a Strategic Purchasing Specialist, you'll be at the heart of our supply chain operations, ensuring materials are sourced efficiently and delivered on time to keep our projects moving forward. This is your chance to work in a dynamic, global environment where innovation meets collaboration. You'll manage critical purchasing activities, align processes across teams, and build strong supplier relationships-all while contributing to a greener tomorrow.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a purchasing or procurement role (if no degree).
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

• SAP knowledge preferred.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage requisitions and collaborate with internal teams.
• Create and monitor purchase orders based on negotiated contracts.
• Track and confirm supplier acknowledgements for timely delivery.
• Proactively resolve material availability issues and escalate when needed.
• Organize transportation and ensure goods are received on schedule.
• Align purchase orders with customer and ERP requirements.
• Maintain accurate material master data and support engineering changes.
• Contribute to inventory forecasting and planning processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees