Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Location:

Bland, Virginia, United States of America

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Full time

No

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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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.