Procurement Specialist

Hitachi Energy; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 750,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced professional to manage procurement operations, with a focus on lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies. The ideal candidate will possess a B.E in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and have at least 5 years of relevant experience.

You will be responsible for planning work schedules, overseeing production goals, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Strong proficiency in English and experience in handling trainees will be crucial for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a relevant field.
• Experience handling trainees.
• Understanding of industry safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Executing and maintaining lean manufacturing.
• Planning work schedules and managing shifts.
• Assigning duties to employees and overseeing their progress.
• Ensuring daily production goals are met.
• Creating production process reports.
• Identifying issues and suggesting improvements.
• Training and integrating new workers.
• Enforcing industry safety standards and company guidelines.
• Ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

5S

DMAIC

English proficiency

Education

B.E in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Diploma or engineering degree

Tools

Gemba boards

Safety incident reporting systems (e.g., Intelex)

Job description

The Opportunity

Accountable for obtaining goods and services required by the organization, including indirect operations such as office supplies, computers, travel, maintenance, and machine parts, and direct operations such as raw materials and services for manufacturing, production or construction, and products for retail. Procurement processes include product and service sourcing, supplier selection, pricing and terms negotiation, order processing, contract administration, supplier performance management, and may include strategic sourcing. An experienced professional (P2) applies practical knowledge of the job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Must work independently with general supervision, address difficult problems, and influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies, and practices.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Executing and maintaining lean manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, 5S, DMAIC, and related continuous improvement methodologies.
• Planning the work schedule and managing shifts to achieve desired output.
• Assigning duties to employees and trainees and overseeing their progress.
• Ensuring that daily production goals are met.
• Creating production process reports.
• Identifying issues and efficiency gaps and suggesting improvements.
• Training and integrating new workers.
• Understanding and enforcing industry safety standards and company safety guidelines.
• Ensuring 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

• Candidate should have a B.E in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of experience in a relevant field.
• Technical qualification: diploma or engineering degree.
• Experience handling trainees and getting work done.
• Understanding of industry safety standards.
• Experience with Gemba boards, shift-wise production data, and safety incident reporting systems such as intelex.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Publication date: 2026-04-22