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The opportunity
 

Are you ready to take your purchasing skills to the next level? Join Hitachi Energy as a Strategic Buyer and become a key player in our Supply Chain Management team. This role offers the chance to shape our sourcing strategies, negotiate impactful contracts, and build strong supplier relationships. You'll be at the forefront of optimizing costs while ensuring quality and timely delivery, contributing to our business objectives in a meaningful way. If you have a strategic mindset, excellent negotiation skills, and a passion for continuous improvement, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive and grow in a dynamic environment.


How you'll make an impact

  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies to meet company goals for cost, quality, and supply chain efficiency.

  • Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and requirements.

  • Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with vendors to secure favorable agreements.

  • Analyze market trends, supplier performance, and industry data to inform purchasing decisions.

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (planning, production, finance, and logistics) to align procurement with operational needs.

  • Manage and coordinate equipment deliveries, overseeing all procurement activities.

  • Monitor and manage supplier relationships to ensure consistent performance and risk mitigation.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement processes and reduce costs.


Your background

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

  • 5 years of experience in strategic procurement.

  • Proven negotiation skills with a track record of securing cost-effective deals.

  • Strong analytical skills.

  • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

  • Familiarity with manufacturing procurement practices is a plus.

  • Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.


More about us

  • At Hitachi Energy, we believe in fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

  • We offer opportunities for professional growth and development, empowering you to reach your full potential.

  • Join us and be part of a team that is driving sustainable energy solutions for a better future.


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Location Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Job type Full time
Experience Experienced
Job function Supply Chain
Contract Regular
Publication date 2025-03-21
Reference number R0085087

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $13 billion USD.
www.hitachienergy.com

Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. We welcome you to apply and want you to know that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veterans' status or any other legally protected characteristic. For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites here and here. 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 Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling a Hitachi Energy HR Representative at 1-888-504-2007 or by sending an email to: us-pg-askhr@hitachienergy.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.