Buyer Intern - Transformer Service

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Canada; On-site; CAD 18,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Canada is seeking a Buyer Intern to join our Field Services and Spare Parts team for a 12-month internship. You will support purchase order tracking, supplier coordination, and PO backlog clearance while promoting continuous improvement of procedures.

The ideal candidate is pursuing education in procurement or logistics, with SAP and Excel skills, advanced English, and strong organizational and teamwork abilities. Relocation at own expense may be required.

Qualifications

• Education in procurement, logistics, management, or related field.
• Knowledge of SAP is an asset.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Advanced proficiency in English.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong problem-solving and team-player mindset.

Responsibilities

• Track Purchase Orders: Support the buyer with tracking creation and order acknowledgement of purchase order
• Supplier Coordination: Follow up on delivery confirmations and ensure compliance.
• Open Purchase Order Management: Lead coordinating the team to ensure open PO’s are being closed in a timely manner. Clearing backlog of Purchase orders.
• Continuous Improvement: Promote and implement continuous improvement of procedures and processes.
• Supplier Relations: Ensure Vendors and supplier accounts are in good standing. Payment is made on time working with vendors as well as requisitioners.
• Problem Resolution: Help resolve supplier quality issues and support the SCM function in negotiating pricing.

Skills

English proficiency

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

Procurement/logistics/management degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Join Hitachi Energy as a Buyer in Field Services and Spare Parts! Are you ready to power your career with Hitachi Energy? We’re looking for a dynamic and motivated Buyer Intern to join our Service division for a 12 month internship. If you have a passion for procurement and logistics, and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is for you!

Given the nature of this internship, applicants must either be currently residing in the area or willing to relocate at their own expense

How you’ll make an impact

• Track Purchase Orders: Support the buyer with tracking creation and order acknowledgement of purchase order
• Supplier Coordination: Follow up on delivery confirmations and ensure compliance.
• Open Purchase Order Management: Lead coordinating the team to ensure open PO’s are being closed in a timely manner. Clearing backlog of Purchase orders.
• Continuous Improvement: Promote and implement continuous improvement of procedures and processes.
• Supplier Relations: Ensure Vendors and supplier accounts are in good standing. Payment is made on time working with vendors as well as requisitioners.
• Problem Resolution: Help resolve supplier quality issues and support the SCM function in negotiating pricing.

Your background

• Education in procurement, logistics, management, or a related field.
• Knowledge of SAP software is an asset.
• Proficiency in the Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Advanced proficiency English.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a team player mindset.

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.