Procurement Specialist

Hitachi, Ltd.; Stone; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to drive strategic sourcing and supplier management across the UK. You will negotiate contracts, analyse markets, and lead tendering activities to ensure value and supply continuity, working with internal stakeholders and suppliers to deliver successful projects and operations.

The role requires proactive commercial acumen, strong stakeholder management, and a hands‑on approach to improving supplier performance within a global

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related discipline.
• Proven experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or supply chain management.
• Experience with supplier onboarding and performance improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with objectives and priorities.
• Lead sourcing and tendering activities for materials and services.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, terms and long‑term agreements.
• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to identify opportunities.
• Create and manage supplier agreements in line with governance processes.
• Support sourcing initiatives across diverse suppliers and stakeholders.
• Manage supplier onboarding with local procurement and quality teams.
• Conduct regular supplier reviews and drive continuous improvement.
• Contribute to procurement performance targets and cost optimization.
• Build relationships across procurement, engineering, operations, finance and project teams.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Market analysis

Stakeholder management

Tendering

Cost reduction

Project execution

Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Job description

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual, fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritising well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organisational success grow together.

Hitachi Energy is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to support strategic sourcing activities across the UK business. You'll play a key role in managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, identifying cost‑saving opportunities, and ensuring the resilience and continuity of our supply chain.

This is a hands‑on procurement role where you'll work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive value, improve supplier performance, and support the successful delivery of projects and operational objectives. We're looking for someone who can bring a proactive approach, strong commercial awareness, and excellent stakeholder management skills.

How you'll make an impact:

• Support the development and implementation of sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and procurement priorities.

• Lead sourcing and tendering activities for materials and services, ensuring commercial competitiveness and supply continuity.

• Negotiate pricing, contracts, terms, and long‑term agreements to deliver value while managing risk.

• Conduct market analysis and benchmark studies to identify opportunities, support decision‑making, and monitor supplier and market performance.

• Create, amend, maintain, and manage supplier agreements in line with company governance and contract management processes.

• Support sourcing initiatives across a broad range of suppliers, working closely with key stakeholders to meet project and operational requirements.

• Manage supplier onboarding activities in collaboration with local procurement teams and supplier quality functions.

• Conduct regular supplier reviews, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply base.

• Contribute to achieving procurement performance targets, cost optimisation initiatives, and broader business objectives.

• Build strong relationships across multiple functions, fostering collaboration between procurement, engineering, operations, finance, and project teams.

Background:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

• Proven experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management within manufacturing, engineering, industrial, utilities, or energy sectors.

• Experience managing supplier onboarding, supplier evaluations, and supplier performance improvement activities.

• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple business functions.

• Experience supporting tendering activities, project execution, and operational planning processes.

• Strong understanding of sourcing strategies, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and procurement best practices.

• Demonstrated success in negotiating pricing, commercial terms, and long‑term supplier agreements.

• Ability to conduct market analysis, benchmarking exercises, and identify opportunities for cost reduction and value creation.

• Strong communication, organisational, and problem‑solving skills with a proactive and collaborative approach.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional looking to take ownership of sourcing activities, influence supplier strategies, and make a tangible impact within a global technology and energy business.