Purchase Officer

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is looking for an Operational Purchaser to join our [team, location]. In this role, you will optimize our procurement processes to drive operational efficiency and ensure the timely availability of materials. You will be responsible for managing requisitions and facilitating the purchase order process while fostering strong relationships with suppliers to guarantee alignment with company goals and customer requirements

How you'll make an impact

• Oversee requisition processes to ensure alignment with departmental needs and procurement strategies.
• Act as a key liaison between local factories and the Customer Service System for seamless operational processes.
• Facilitate the creation and approval of purchase orders, ensuring compliance with company policies and contracts.
• Foster strong relationships with suppliers to monitor performance and ensure material availability.
• Track supplier performance to optimize purchase order execution and proactively address potential issues.
• Organize transportation and logistics in line with established Incoterms for efficient shipment coordination.
• Verify the receipt of goods, ensuring alignment with quality standards and supporting resolution processes for discrepancies.
• Align procurement activities with customer requirements, focusing on content, delivery, sustainability, and pricing.
• 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

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Minimum of [2] years of experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain management.
• Experience with ERP systems for procurement processes.
• Understanding of Incoterms and experience managing goods delivery.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and foster positive relationships
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required