Tender Project Procurement Specialist

Hitachi • Raleigh, NC

12d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Project Procurement Specialist, you will manage end-to-end procurement activities for large-scale EPC programs, from project handover and sourcing strategy through execution and closeout. You will own the Project Procurement Plan (PPP), support sourcing and supplier activities, drive on-time delivery for critical equipment, and help achieve cost, schedule, and quality targets. The role works closely with Project Management, Engineering, Project Controls, Construction, Quality, Legal, Finance, Category Management, and global supply chain teams. It provides exposure to procurement planning, supplier quality, logistics coordination, scheduling, risk management, and project execution supporting power infrastructure projects.

Requirements

• Candidate must already have work authorization permitting employment with Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field; 5–8 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• At least 5 years of supply chain or procurement experience in project environments such as EPC, grid integration, utilities, industrial, or similar industries.
• Proven track record managing large-scale procurement plans and supporting complex project delivery requirements.
• Hands-on experience with supplier quality processes, including ITPs, FAT/SAT, and NCR/SNCRP activities.
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle, scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project, and analytics tools such as Power BI and Excel.
• Fluency in written and verbal English.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage Project Procurement Plans (PPP) aligned with project schedules, engineering deliverables, and procurement milestones.
• Support RFI and RFQ activities and technical and commercial evaluations with Supply Chain, Project Management, and Engineering teams.
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate supply, logistics, capacity, quality, and schedule risks throughout project execution.
• Support sourcing, contracting, supplier communication, and commercial negotiations for project-specific materials and services.
• Execute expediting activities, monitor supplier milestones, and drive recovery plans to support On-Time Delivery targets.
• Coordinate supplier quality activities, including ITPs, FAT/SAT requirements, documentation management, and NCR/SNCRP closure support.
• Publish procurement dashboards, monitor project performance metrics, and support continuous improvement and supplier performance initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Benefits

• Health care, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer-sponsored pension and 401(k) program with company match and contribution.
• Life/AD&D insurance and disability insurance.
• Legal, pet, auto, home, and identity theft services; special needs support; and adoption assistance.
• Enhanced leave programs, including FMLA, Military Service Leave, maternal and paternal leave, adoption leave, vacation, and holidays.
• Permissive time off with no accrued hours.
• Employee Resource Groups, depending on location.
• Tuition reimbursement program and on-demand learning platforms.
• Opportunities to work on innovative technologies and collaborate with experienced professionals across the power industry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior