Procurement Specialist

Responsibilities

• Procure direct materials, components, and manufacturing services to support production plans and MRP signals
• Prepare and issue RFQs, RFPs, contracts, and purchase orders in accordance with production schedules and BOMs
• Partner with production planning, engineering, and quality teams to resolve supply, quality, or delivery issues
• Manage supplier performance related to on-time delivery (OTD), quality, and responsiveness
• Analyze purchasing, inventory, and price variance data to identify cost, risk, and efficiency opportunities
• Support inventory optimization, safety stock management, and lead time reduction initiatives
• Participate in supplier development and dual-sourcing strategies to reduce manufacturing risk
• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies, ethical standards, and external regulatory requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3–5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain roles
• Proven negotiation skills with demonstrated value or cost-saving outcomes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including data analysis capabilities
• Experience with procurement systems such as SAP Ariba, Oracle ERP, or similar
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative manufacturing environment

About the Company

Hitachi Energy is advancing a more sustainable, flexible, and secure energy system worldwide. We bring together the world’s greatest minds to drive innovation for a better future, offering a collaborative culture that encourages learning and continuous professional development.