Senior Sourcing Buyer — Project-Driven Procurement

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Stone; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy UK Limited is seeking a Senior Buyer - Sourcing to join our Service team in the UK. You will manage procurement activities for key projects, ensuring cost-effective, timely, and high-quality supply of goods and services.

The role requires close collaboration with project teams, suppliers and internal stakeholders to meet KPI targets. Please 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 and sourcing experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities for Service Business to align with project demands.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with project timelines and budgets.
• Ensure sourcing activities follow local procurement policy.
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost and reliability.
• Assist in setting up Framework Agreements and negotiate pricing and terms.
• Maintain procurement records, bids, pricing and evaluation processes.
• 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.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Analytics

Cost management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

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

MCIPS certification (or working toward)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Hitachi Energy UK Limited is seeking a Senior Buyer - Sourcing to join our Service team in the UK. You will manage procurement activities for key projects, ensuring cost-effective, timely, and high-quality supply of goods and services.

The role requires close collaboration with project teams, suppliers and internal stakeholders to meet KPI targets. Please note: visa sponsorship is not available for this position.