Purchasing Specialist - Project Business

The opportunity:

Hitachi Energy is a world leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are advancing the world's energy system to be more sustainable, flexible, and secure, and we collaborate with customers and partners to enable a sustainable energy future - for today's generations and those to come.

The Hitachi Energy Indian Operations Center (INOPC) is a competence center with around 3000+ skilled engineers who focus on tendering, engineering, planning, procurement, project Management, functional system testing, installation supervision, documentation and commissioning. However, over the last decade, it has evolved to become the largest Operations hub. The India Operations Centre team at Chennai, Bangalore and Gurugram supports Hitachi Energy's units in more than 40 countries across a wide portfolio of all the four business units in Hitachi Energy to date, the team has executed engineering and commissioning for projects in more than 80 countries.

• Conduct thorough market research to identify potential suppliers and assess the quality and suitability of their products and services. Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers to secure favorable agreements that align with Hitachi Energy's objectives. Maintain precise records of purchases and pricing, utilizing Hitachi Energy's procurement systems and processes.
• Collaborate with various departments, including engineering, production, and project.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and Hitachi Energy's quality standards.
• Track and report key performance metrics to optimize procurement processes, reduce expenses, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies that balance cost-effectiveness with high quality standards, in alignment with Hitachi Energy's business goals.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and innovations and establish and nurture long-term relationships with key suppliers.
• 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.

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or B.Tech in Electrical & Electronics.
• Should have 8-10 years of experience.
• Should have in-depth knowledge of SC principles and procurement best practices.
• Should have exceptional expericne in negotiation and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with SAP and other procurement tools.