We are looking for a Purchasing Specialist at Hitachi Energy, Transformers business in Vaasa. In this role your focus will be on executing the procurement of the materials and services that support the business by optimizing availability, inventory and reliability of the suppliers and supplied products. You will ensure execution in accordance with company and Procurement & Logistics sourcing strategy, instructions and procedures.
We are looking for a variety of people to join our team so don't hesitate to apply even though you don't meet all requirements. A team with great cooperation and with diverse backgrounds is waiting for you to join!
Your responsibilities
- Review the ERP demand plan regularly and act accordingly to initiate or change the PO to Pay Process.
- Manage claims with suppliers.
- Secure material availability to production lines. Proactively communicates with suppliers and logistics to avoid material shortages and delays from suppliers.
- Monitor supplier performance level on agreed KPI's and provide regular feedback to suppliers. Implement improvement measures with the suppliers in alignment with other functions.
- Supports in or manages new supplier introduction process and supplier ramp-ups.
- Provide reports and share with other colleagues and functions as needed.
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Your background
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in engineering or business administration or another relevant field
- Experience in purchasing or supply chain management is seen as an advantage
- Independent, proactive, development-minded and goal focused attitude to work
- Good communication skills and ability to run successful negotiations
- SAP experience in MM module is seen as an advantage
- Fluent written and spoken Finnish and English
More about us
Interested in joining the team? We look forward to receiving your application. Apply for the position by June 8, 2024. Please note that we will initiate interviews as candidates apply and the position will be filled and closed as soon as a suitable candidate is found.
If you want to further discuss around the position or have questions, please contact Jarmo Rintala, Planning & Fulfillment Manager, tel. +358 50 334 4510
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 40,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD.
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