Operational Buyer

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED; India; In loco; INR 800.000 - 1.200.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, invites you to join the US2108 DTB Supply Chain team as a Procurement Specialist. You will execute requisitions and convert them into POs, coordinate with suppliers, and track deliveries to support on-time fulfillment.

The role also involves processing supplier invoices with Accounts Payable, resolving quality issues, and collaborating with Planning, Engineering and Finance to drive cost savings and improvements.

Competenze

• Graduate in Engineering with 3–5 years relevant procurement experience.
• Familiar with SAP MM & PP modules (PR/PO creation).
• Strong English communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet timelines.

Mansioni

• Process purchase requisitions and convert them into purchase orders per policy.
• Coordinate with suppliers on order details and delivery timelines.
• Track orders and liaise with logistics and warehouse teams for on-time receipt.
• Process supplier invoices with Accounts Payable and resolve mismatches.
• Resolve quality notifications in collaboration with IQC.
• Collaborate with Planning, Engineering, Finance and Quality to align procurement with business needs.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Support planning and scheduling activities and ensure compliance with regulations.

Conoscenze

Procurement

SAP MM/PP

PO Creation

Negotiation

English proficiency

Leadership

Formazione

Engineering degree

Strumenti

SAP MM/PP

Descrizione del lavoro

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Job ID: R0149676 Date Posted: 2026-11-05 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Customer Service & Contact Center Operations Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Job Description: The opportunity: To support the US2108 DTB Supply Chain team by executing supply chain management activities in a timely and proactive manner, thereby ensuring the fulfillment of customer expectations and contributing to the unit’s overall profitability and operational efficiency.

How you’ll make an impact:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Procurement Execution: Process purchase requisitions and convert them into purchase orders (POs) in accordance with company policies and procedures. Ensure timely placement of POs to meet operational and project requirements.
2. Supplier Coordination: Communicate with suppliers to confirm order details, delivery timelines, and worh on the Exception messages from SAP. Monitor supplier performance and elevate issues as needed.
3. Order Tracking & Delivery Management: Track order status and ensure on-time delivery of goods and services. Coordinate with logistics and warehouse teams for smooth receipt of materials.
4. 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.
5. Quality Notification Management: Resolve the quality notificaitons assigned by the IQC team on timely Manner.
6. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal departments such as Planning, Engineering, Finance, and Quality to align procurement activities and business needs. Support cross-functional initiatives to improve the P2P process.
7. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization and cost savings. Participate in initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency and supplier collaboration.
8. Planning support: Perform standard & detailed analysis for plan-ning & Fulfillment metrics (Inventory, On-time Delivery, Leadtime, Forecast Accuracy, resource utilization). Closely collaborate with operations planner, Master schedule planner and Material Planner. Support on scheduling containers delivery to Distribution Center Updated Production Schedule File with missing material information. 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.

Your Background:

1. Excellent skills in Speaking, Reading and writing English language
2. Graduate in Engineering with minimum 3-5 years relevant experience in Procurement Function or as Buyer and in production planning.
3. Should be familiar in working with SAP MM & PP Module (Creating PR, PO etc..)
4. Should possess strong leadership skills & Negotiation skills to convince Vendors & stakeholders
5. Ability to work under pressure to deliver the bought out items on time, within cost and quality.

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