Buyer

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.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 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.

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Client-provided location(s): Roanoke, VA

Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-147011

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-18T18:35:24