Buyer, Engineering

Join Hitachi Energy and play a key role in shaping the future of sustainable energy solutions. As a Strategic Purchasing Specialist, you’ll be at the heart of our supply chain operations, ensuring materials are sourced efficiently and delivered on time to keep our projects moving forward. This is your chance to work in a dynamic, global environment where innovation meets collaboration.

You’ll manage critical purchasing activities, align processes across teams, and build strong supplier relationships—all while contributing to a greener tomorrow.
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

• Manage requisitions and collaborate with internal teams.
• Create and monitor purchase orders based on negotiated contracts.
• Track and confirm supplier acknowledgements for timely delivery.
• Proactively resolve material availability issues and escalate when needed.
• Organize transportation and ensure goods are received on schedule.
• Align purchase orders with customer and ERP requirements.
• Maintain accurate material master data and support engineering changes.
• Contribute to inventory forecasting and planning processes.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a purchasing or procurement role (if no degree).
• SAP knowledge preferred.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with ERP systems.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

• We are committed to advancing a sustainable energy future through innovation and collaboration.
• At Hitachi Energy, you’ll find opportunities to grow your career globally and develop your skills through continuous learning.
• Join a team that values integrity, safety, and diversity—where your ideas truly make an impact.

Location South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Job type Full time

Experience Experienced

Job function Supply Chain

Contract Regular

Publication date

Reference number R0112757

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

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