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Strategic Buyer (m/f/d)

3 days ago Madrid, Spain

The opportunity

For our Spain OPC unit based in Madrid, we are looking for a Strategic Buyer within Large Project Office Organization in HBU Europe (Grid and Power Quality Solutions)

How you'll make an impact

  • Responsible for the management of Tender Sourcing Plan documentation (scope and financial plans, schedule and risk management plans) of the Tender under preparation, in accordance with internal standard procedures, developing Tender proposals based on policies, requirements, budget and timescales, ensuring that they meet the agreed technical standards and commercial needs. Identify new suppliers in cooperation with relevant category team. Qualify if required new suppliers in cooperation with Supplier Quality and Engineering specialists.
  • Discuss with internal stakeholders the Tender requirement, alignment of the action plan from SCM perspective in order to deliver the more affordable and reliable offering from our best suppliers. Discuss and negotiate with the internal and external suppliers the project Scope. Prepare Offer Evaluations and close Best and Final Offer with selected supplier for specific goods and services to be quoted.
  • Drive discussion together with suppliers and internal stakeholders to clarify scope, align on goals and deliver the offer in the required time.
  • Assess and monitor that the Tender Sourcing Plan follows is followed as per the required time line and requirements, including the application of the best practices and policies.
  • Collaborate with Tender and Engineering, to ensure that full scope is properly define in order to secure proper offering.
  • Adapt corporate contractual framework to the Tender Contractual needs. Recommend frame agreements to management and executes upon approval.
  • Identify SCM Risk and provide feedback to Tender team to allow provisions to cover those risks. Identify Lessons learned, best practice and success stories and share with the SCM community for future cases
  • Handover the Tender Sourcing Plan, BAFOs and Sourcing Strategy to the Local SCM who will execute the project.

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Your Background

  • Bachelor's Degree/Master's Degree in Electrical/Energy/Mechanical Engineering or similar field.
  • 3/5 years of experience in SCM (preferably in Energy Sector)
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Good analytical abilities, organization skills and multitasking capabilities
  • Excellent teamwork and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in both written and spoken English

More about us

We offer you the opportunity to work with fantastic people and develop yourself on the Larges projects in Europe that present great commercial and technical challenges and have a real impact in the business. You will work in a collaboration cross-country and cross-functional environment providing the SCM expertise to the business.

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Client-provided location(s): Madrid, Spain
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-173098
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-01-14T23:34:30

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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