Procurement Specialist

Hitachi is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to lead strategic sourcing activities across the UK market, with additional responsibility for several smaller European regions. This role plays a key part in optimising value, managing supplier risk, and strengthening the resilience of our materials and services supply chain.

How you'll make an impact:

• Supports the development and implementation of regional/global sourcing strategies in close alignment with the regional/global Category leader.
• Negotiates agreements for local/regional requirements, or global requirements when directed, and periodically renews pricelists, terms and conditions.
• Runs benchmark studies for the category team and for specific sourcing initiatives. Apply Hitachi Energy CIPS methodology.
• Creates local contract amendments to frame agreements on behalf of a country and store/updates/maintains frame contracts, according to the Contract Management process.
• Supports regional/global sourcing initiatives within a defined set of categories, working closely with key stakeholders to implement regional category strategies.
• On-boards new suppliers in close collaboration with the respective local buyer and supplier quality. Runs regular supplier evaluations and provides supplier reports to businesses and category managers.
• Contributes to and participates in setting and implementing budget and targets within the framework. Ensures the Category sourcing performance targets are achieved.
• Fosters communication internally, externally, and between different Divisions, Business Units and Functions and supports the implementation of Supply Chain Management activities and initiatives in the Region/Country through this clear communication.

Background:

• Proven experience within procurement
• Fluently English or native any other language is a plus
• Proactive and Good team member
• Proven experience with contract/price list negotiations
• Knowledge and experience with 3rd party Contractors.
• Valid UK Drivers license

More about us:

Hitachi Energy is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We provide competitive salaries, flexible working hours, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment that encourages growth and innovation through career development programs and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Specific benefits depend on the location and will be communicated during the interview process. Applications are open until [insert date]. Ready to make an impact? Apply now and join us to inspire the next era of sustainable energy!

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Client-provided location(s): Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-186092

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-04-04T18:35:23