Location: Bland, Virginia, United States of America
Job ID: R0101256
Date Posted: 2025-07-28
Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC
Profession (Job Category): Customer Service & Contact Center Operations
Job Schedule: Full time
Remote: No
Job Description: The Opportunity Join a global leader in energy innovation! At Hitachi Energy, we're shaping the future of sustainable power-and we want you to be part of it. As a
Buyer, you'll play a key role in ensuring our operations run smoothly by sourcing the materials and services that power our success. This is more than a purchasing role-it's a chance to influence supplier relationships, drive cost efficiencies, and contribute to high-impact projects in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. If you're a proactive problem-solver with a passion for supply chain excellence, this is your opportunity to grow with a company that values integrity, innovation, and inclusion.
How you'll make an impact - Identify and qualify new suppliers in collaboration with category teams and engineering.
- Lead competitive bid analysis to optimize total cost of ownership.
- Manage supplier performance and resolve delivery or quality issues.
- Support proposal teams with market insights and supplier recommendations.
- Act as the primary contact for suppliers from order to invoice.
- Align supplier orders with customer and project requirements.
- Initiate and manage purchase orders using SAP systems.
- Collaborate across teams to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement.
- Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines
Your background - 3-5 years of purchasing or procurement experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Proficiency in SAP and ERP systems.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
- Must have work authorization to work in the U.S.
More about us - At Hitachi Energy, we champion diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- You'll have access to global career paths, mentorship, and cutting-edge projects that make a real-world impact.
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