Supply Chain Buyer

About the Role

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Supply Chain Buyer to play a key role in managing supplier relationships, maintaining material flow, and supporting operational performance across our manufacturing organization. In this role, you will oversee the end-to-end purchasing process while working closely with suppliers, planning, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams to ensure material availability, resolve supply challenges, and optimize inventory levels. You will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on operational efficiency, supplier performance, and customer satisfaction by proactively managing procurement activities and identifying continuous improvement opportunities. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoy solving complex supply chain challenges, we would love to hear from you.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Manage the end-to-end purchase order process, including creation, transmission, acknowledgement, maintenance, and closure of purchase orders.
• Monitor supplier commitments and proactively follow up on open orders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Support production requirements by managing shortages, material escalations, and critical supply situations.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve delivery, quantity, documentation, invoicing, and quality-related issues.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data within ERP systems, including lead times, confirmations, delivery schedules, and purchasing information records.
• Coordinate with Planning and Manufacturing teams to prioritize material needs and mitigate potential supply risks.
• Monitor supplier operational performance, including on-time delivery, responsiveness, and adherence to commitments.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives by balancing material availability and inventory levels.
• Drive continuous improvement activities related to procurement processes, supplier communication, and operational efficiency.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Procurement, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, buying, or supply chain roles.
• Experience managing purchase orders and supplier relationships in a manufacturing or operations environment.
• Proficiency with procurement and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Solid understanding of supply chain, inventory management, and purchasing principles.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Retirement Savings – 401(k) with company match and additional contributions
• Paid Time Off – Flexible PTO, paid holidays
• Professional Growth – Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs
• Family Support – Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits