Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

## Buyer Apply remote type:
Onsite locations:
Bland, Virginia, United States of America time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R0139573
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* Location:

** Bland, Virginia, United States of America
** Job :
** R0139573
* * Date Posted:
**** Company Name:
** HITACHI ENERGY USA INC
** Profession (Job Category):
** Customer Service & Contact Center Operations
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* Job Schedule:

** Full time
** Remote:
** No
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* 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.
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering is preferred.
* 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.
*** Equal Employment Opportunity*** ***(EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
***** Equal Employment Opportunity
**** Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals
**** with disabilities.*
* ** Accessibility and reasonable accommodation
**** Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a*
* ** general inquiry form*
* ** on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.
**** This accommodation channel is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.*
* ** Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment
**** As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as*
* ** Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.*
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