Buyer Retail Entry Professional

Hitachi Energy; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Project Buyer - Expeditor to manage end-to-end procurement for project-specific materials and services. You will place POs, expeditiously follow up with suppliers, and ensure on-time delivery while coordinating with project management, engineering, logistics, and quality teams to mitigate risks.

You will lead supplier coordination, monitor performance, manage documentation and delivery readiness, and collaborate with Accounts Payable to resolve invoices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related discipline.
• 3-7 years of experience in project procurement, buying, or expediting.
• Experience in EPC, manufacturing, oil & gas, power, infrastructure, or capital projects preferred.
• Familiar with SAP MM Module (Creating PR, PO etc.)

Responsibilities

• Procure end-to-end support and expedite materials to meet project schedules.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams for order status, inspections, and delivery.
• Track delivery progress, update ERP/project tracking systems, and run expediting reports.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to process supplier invoices and resolve mismatches.
• Resolve IQC quality notifications and support continuous process improvements.
• Work with cross-functional teams to align procurement with project needs and timelines.

Skills

English proficiency

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / supply chain / business

Tools

SAP MM

Job description

Job Description:

The Opportunity

The Project Buyer - Expeditor is responsible for end-to-end procurement support and expediting activities for project-specific materials and services. The role ensures timely placement of purchase orders, proactive follow-up with suppliers, and on-time delivery in line with project schedules, quality standards, and contractual requirements. The position acts as a key interface between suppliers, project management team, engineering, logistics, and quality functions to mitigate supply risks and avoid delays.

How You'll Make An Impact

Project Material Planning:

• Understand the project's material requirements, evaluate the lead time for each item, and process purchase orders for long lead-time materials.

Supplier Coordination

• Act as the single point of contact for assigned suppliers for order status, documentation, and delivery
• Coordinate with suppliers on inspections, testing, packing, and dispatch readiness as per the timeline agreed.
• Monitor supplier performance, escape supplier performance issues and support resolution of non-conformances or deviations

Order Tracking & Delivery Management

• Proactively expedite purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of materials and documents
• Track supplier progress against committed delivery dates and project milestones
• Identify potential delays early and implement corrective actions in coordination with suppliers and project teams
• Maintain accurate delivery status in ERP/project tracking systems and issue regular expediting reports
• Coordinate with logistics and warehouse teams for smooth receipt of materials.

Invoice & Payment Processing

• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to ensure accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices.
• Resolve invoice mismatches and payment issues in coordination with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Quality Notification Management

• Resolve the quality notifications assigned by the IQC team on timely Manner.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with internal departments such as Project Management, Planning, Engineering, Finance, and Quality to align procurement activities with business needs.
• Support cross-functional initiatives to improve the P2P process.
• Support inspection planning, shipping coordination, and invoice resolution
• Provide timely updates to stakeholders on procurement and delivery status

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process optimization and cost savings.
• Participate in initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency and supplier collaboration.

Your Background

• Excellent skills in Speaking, Reading and writing English language
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related discipline.
• 3-7 years of experience in project procurement, buying, or expediting
• Experience in EPC, manufacturing, oil & gas, power, infrastructure, or capital projects preferred.
• Should be familiar with SAP MM Module (Creating PR, PO etc.)
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Behavioral Skills

• Strong follow-up and stakeholder coordination skills
• High attention to detail and proactive problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Should possess strong leadership skills & negotiation skills to convince vendors & stakeholders

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time delivery performance
• Supplier responsiveness and performance
• Procurement cycle time
• Schedule adherence and risk mitigation effectiveness

Publication date : 2026-09-18