Procurement Specialist

Job Description:

The opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy and play a critical role in powering progress through smart, ethical, and value‑driven procurement. As a Procurement Specialist, you will help ensure our operations run smoothly by sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing the goods and services that drive our manufacturing and project success.

This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of strategy and execution—partnering closely with engineering, production, supply chain, and project teams to translate business needs into effective procurement solutions. You will navigate a dynamic, fast‑paced environment where data, collaboration, and relationship‑building are key to success.

At Hitachi Energy, procurement is more than buying—it’s about strengthening partnerships, managing risk, enabling innovation, and continuously improving how we work. If you enjoy problem‑solving, negotiating, and making a measurable business impact while upholding strong ethical standards, this role offers meaningful challenges and long‑term growth.

Work Type: Onsite

Location: Jefferson City, MO

How you’ll make an impact

• 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

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

Your back‑ground

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or 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

More about us

• Hitachi Energy is advancing a more sustainable, flexible, and secure energy system worldwide

• A collaborative culture encourages learning, innovation, and shared success

• Team members benefit from continuous development and global career opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities