Strategic Buyer

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Company pension

Medical insurance

Maternity/paternity/parental leave

Fitness & health benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Health & safety training

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Dublin, Ireland is seeking a Strategic Buyer to lead procurement activities from tender stage through project execution. You will work with Sales, Engineering, Project Management and Supply Chain to identify suppliers, negotiate terms and ensure cost-effective delivery.

You will develop procurement plans, manage supplier selection, contracts and delivery schedules, and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain while balancing cost, quality and schedule in a dynamic

Qualifications

• End-to-end procurement and supply chain experience in a project-driven environment.
• Strong commercial, contractual and technical understanding, balancing cost, quality and delivery.
• Degree qualification in a technical, engineering, supply chain, business or commercial discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven experience supporting complex projects and working with multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of industrial, engineering or energy-related products and technologies would be advantageous.
• Experience in supplier management, sourcing, negotiation and contract execution.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• SAP experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate and report on all sourcing and procurement activities throughout the tendering and project execution lifecycle.
• Define and implement project procurement strategies and processes aligned with project objectives and business requirements.
• Develop, maintain and execute comprehensive Project Procurement Plans.
• Manage supplier selection, commercial negotiations, order placement and delivery schedules to support on-time project delivery and cost control.
• Build, develop and maintain a strong supplier network while identifying and mitigating supply chain risks.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality concerns, manage claims and drive continuous performance improvement.
• Monitor, track and forecast procurement savings initiatives, spend performance and key sourcing KPIs.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution across all project supply chain activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within procurement and supply chain management.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Supplier management

Negotiation

Contract execution

Analytical & communication

Education

Degree in technical/engineering/supply chain/business

Tools

SAP

Job description

At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing a sustainable energy future for all. As aStrategic Buyer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering successful projects by leading supply chain and procurement activities from tender stage through to final project execution. Working closely with Sales, Engineering, Project Management and Supply Chain teams, you will help strengthen our market competitiveness by identifying the right suppliers, negotiating optimal commercial terms, and ensuring cost-effective, high-quality delivery.

This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse range of projects, technologies and customer sectors, making a direct impact on project performance, customer satisfaction, and business success.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Lead, coordinate and report on all sourcing and procurement activities throughout the tendering and project execution lifecycle.
• Define and implement project procurement strategies and processes aligned with project objectives and business requirements.
• Develop, maintain and execute comprehensive Project Procurement Plans.
• Manage supplier selection, commercial negotiations, order placement and delivery schedules to support on-time project delivery and cost control.
• Build, develop and maintain a strong supplier network while identifying and mitigating supply chain risks.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality concerns, manage claims and drive continuous performance improvement.
• Monitor, track and forecast procurement savings initiatives, spend performance and key sourcing KPIs.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution across all project supply chain activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within procurement and supply chain management.

Your Background

• Experience managing end-to-end procurement and supply chain activities within a project-driven environment.
• Strong commercial, contractual and technical understanding, with the ability to balance cost, quality and delivery requirements.
• Degree qualification in a technical, engineering, supply chain, business or commercial discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven experience supporting complex projects and working with multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of industrial, engineering or energy-related products and technologies would be advantageous.
• Experience in supplier management, sourcing, negotiation and contract execution.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• SAP experience would be an advantage.

More about us

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 prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

Our benefits offering for this role generally includes:

• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
• Strong company pension and comprehensive benefits package
• Company-sponsored medical insurance plan
• Maternity, paternity, parental leave
• Fitness & health benefits (access to gyms, studios, on-demand exercise classes and library of wellness apps)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commitment to health & safety, supported by structured training and ongoing development
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment where everyone feels valued and respected
• We operate in a hybrid work environment and work on updating our people lead flexible benefits on a regular basis.

The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations and some flexible benefits may require employee contribution.

Additional Information

This position is based inDublin, Ireland, with ahybrid working arrangement.

Please note that Hitachi Energy is unable to provide visa sponsorship or work permit support for this position. Applicants must already have the legal right to live and work in Ireland at the time of application.

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.