Associate Buyer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Technology Services Private Limited seeks a procurement specialist to execute material purchase requests, identify suppliers, and negotiate terms. The role supports supplier quality, engineering input, and contract framing while aligning orders with ERP/SOP/project needs.

The ideal candidate holds a graduate or postgraduate degree with 1–5 years of experience, has basic SAP/Ariba/Microsoft Office skills, and can operate in a night shift from 5:30 PM to 2:30 AM.

Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate degree required.
• 1–5 years of experience.
• Basic knowledge of SAP, Ariba, and Microsoft Office.
• JAGGAER experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Night shift: 5:30 PM–2:30 AM.

Responsibilities

• Executes material purchase requests according to technical specs, price, delivery and terms.
• Identifies new suppliers and coordinates with category teams.
• Negotiates agreements and maintains supplier terms and price lists.
• Tracks goods receipt and processes invoices per guidelines.
• Monitors supplier performance and resolves issues within scope.
• Aligns supplier orders with ERP/SOP/project requirements.

Skills

SAP knowledge

Ariba

Microsoft Office

JAGGAER

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Time management

English proficiency

Education

Graduate or postgraduate degree

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Microsoft Office

JAGGAER

Job description

Location:Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJob ID:R0142054Date Posted:2026-10-27Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITEDProfession (Job Category):Customer Service & Contact Center OperationsJob Schedule:Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunity:Executes material purchase requests, according to required technical specification, price, delivery schedule and terms. Ensure purchasing activities align with corporate purchasing policies and procedures under supervision.How you’ll make an impact:Recommends / supports in Identifying new suppliers and coordinates with relevant category team. Follows the process to qualify new suppliers in cooperation with Supplier Quality and Engineering specialists.Supports in negotiating agreements with main suppliers, and periodically renews pricelists, terms and conditions and feeds back recommendations for appropriate actions.Adapts corporate contractual framework to the local business needs. Recommends frame agreements to management, ensures approved contractual terms in execution.Analyses and evaluates bids within the scope, in order to determine the optimal value.Supports bid and proposal teams by providing relevant market information within the area of responsibility.Tracks goods received to verify appropriate delivery and ensure invoice processing as per available guidelines.Oversee supplier performance (on delivery, quality, lead time), and recommend solutions / resolves performance issues within the scope.Initiates supply orders in the system, confirms delivery with suppliers, monitors and tracks supplier performance to purchase order requirements.Aligns supplier orders with customer requirements (based on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)/project requirements) in terms of content, quality, delivery, sustainability and price.Conducts all Supply Chain activities for all goods and services in accordance with policies and procedures. Ensures Pro-Supply global supplier relationship management platform is kept updated as defined in Pro-Supply procedure within the scope of activities.Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.Your background:Must have Graduate or postgraduate degree in any field.Should have 1 to 5 years of experience.Basic Knowledge of SAP, Ariba, and Microsoft Package.JAGGAER tool experience preferred.Computer skills, analytical & creative mind.Presentation skills with attention to details.Business skills, decision-making and problem-solving skills.Time management and organization skills.This is Night shift role from 5:30 pm to 2:30 am.Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.Accessibility and reasonable accommodationQualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.Use of Al and automated tools in recruitmentAs part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.Background Screening and Security ChecksAs part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.