Senior Buyer - Sourcing

Hitachi; Stone; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI Energy UK LIMITED in Stone, United Kingdom, is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer - Sourcing to manage procurement for key projects, ensuring cost-effective, timely, and high-quality supply of goods and services.

The role requires collaboration with project teams, suppliers and internal stakeholders, plus strong negotiation, SAP proficiency, and a drive for cost savings and KPI delivery. Note: visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Qualifications

• Degree in supply chain, procurement, business, or related discipline.
• Professional certification or working towards MCIPS.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Proven procurement/sourcing experience for site-based installations.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent analytical and cost management capabilities.
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills.
• Proficiency in SAP or procurement ERP systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities for Service Business to meet project demands.
• Develop procurement strategies aligned with project timelines and budgets.
• Ensure sourcing follows local procurement policy.
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers by quality, cost, reliability.
• Set up framework agreements and negotiate pricing/terms for best project value.
• Maintain procurement records, bids, pricing and evaluation processes.
• Provide regular cost/ savings KPI reports.
• Support forecasting and financial planning.
• Conduct supplier reviews and performance evaluations.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Contract management

Analytical & cost management

Organisational & project coordination

Communication & stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Supply Chain / Procurement / Business

MCIPS or similar certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Location:

Stone, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Job ID:

R0123787

Date Posted:

2026-09-13

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity to join our Service team as a Senior Buyer - Sourcing. The Senior Buyer is responsible for managing procurement activities in support of key projects, ensuring cost-effective, timely, and high-quality supply of goods and services. The Senior Buyer is an integral part of the Supply Chain Management team, working together to meet KPI’s and add real value to the overall success of Project Delivery.

The role requires close collaboration with project teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. This role provides the right individual to make a significant contribution to the Business.

Please note:

we are unable to provide visa sponsorship on this position (including a graduate visa).

How you’ll make an impact:

• Lead sourcing activities for Service Business to align with Project demands.

• Develop and implement procurement strategies which align with the Project timelines and budgets.

• Ensure Sourcing activities are carried out in line with local Procurement Policy.

• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability.

• Assist in setting up Framework Agreements, negotiation on pricing and terms and conditions to achieve best value for the Project.

• Maintain accurate procurement records, specifically bids and pricing, and the evaluation process.

• Provide regular reports on cost performance, savings, and KPIs.

• Support forecasting and financial planning activities.

• Conduct regular supplier reviews and performance evaluations.

• Drive continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives within the supply base.

Background:

• Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or related discipline.

• Professional certification or working towards MCIPS.

• Full UK driving licence.

• Proven experience in procurement, sourcing in particular for site-based installation activities.

• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.

• Excellent analytical and cost management capabilities.

• Strong organisational and project coordination skills.

• Proficiency in procurement or ERP systems, SAP.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

More about us:

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us - in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):

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