Operational Buyer

The opportunity:

To support the CH2106 GIS Supply Chain team by executing supply chain management activities in a timely and proactive manner, thereby ensuring the fulfillment of customer expectations and contributing to the unit's overall profitability and operational efficiency.

How you'll make an impact:

• Process purchase requisitions and convert them into purchase orders (POs) in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure timely placement of POs to meet operational and project requirements.
• Communicate with suppliers to confirm order details, delivery timelines, and worh on the Exception messages from SAP.
• Monitor supplier performance and escalate issues as needed.
• Track order status and ensure on-time delivery of goods and services.
• Coordinate with logistics and warehouse teams for smooth receipt of materials.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to ensure accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices.
• Resolve invoice mismatches and payment issues in coordination with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Resolve the quality notifications assigned by the IQC team on timely Manner.
• Work closely with internal departments such as Planning, Engineering, Finance, and Quality to align procurement activities with business needs.
• Support cross-functional initiatives to improve the P2P process.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and cost savings.
• Participate in initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency and supplier collaboration.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

• Excellent skills in Speaking, Reading and writing English language
• Graduate in Engineering with minimum 3-5 years relevant experience in Procurement Function or as Buyer
• Should be familiar in working with SAP MM Module (Creating PR, PO etc.)
• Should possess strong leadership skills & Negotiation skills to convince Vendors & stakeholders
• Ability to work under pressure to deliver the bought-out items on time, within cost and quality.