Purchase Engineer

hitachi; India; On-site; INR 650,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy India Limited is seeking a Purchase Engineer for the High Voltage Business Unit at Maneja (Vadodara). The role entails independent import/local procurement, material planning, and logistics across diverse commodities with GST/VAT compliance and cost-saving focus.

Strong ERP/SAP and Excel skills are essential, along with excellent communication and teamwork. The candidate will support production, maintain records, and contribute to 5S and shop-floor activities to improve efficiency

Qualifications

• Knowledge of import and export Material Handling.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of SAP MM / PP Module.
• Well versed with MS Office.
• Strong Follow up and Expedite Materials skills.
• Basic knowledge of engineering drawing.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

Responsibilities

• Experience in the manufacturing industry with understanding of supply chain concepts.
• Independent handling of import and local procurement process.
• Basic material planning based on continuous production planning.
• Purchase and logistics management of various commodities used in industry.
• Knowledge of GST, VAT, custom clearance and other taxation is must.
• Cost cutting / cost saving activities are desirable.
• Familiar with ERP and SAP environment and basic experience of lean manufacturing, KANBAN.
• Comprehensive knowledge of commodities in the area of specialization and proper record management.
• LLH activities on shop floor: 5S, Tier meetings, problem solving, safety ABRA preparations.
• Sound interpersonal skills. Inventory management. Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity.

Skills

Import/Export Knowledge

Verbal & Written Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Inventory Management

Engineering Drawing (basic)

Tools

SAP MM/PP Module

MS Office

Job description

Location: Maneja, Gujarat, India

Job ID: R0146037

Date Posted: 2026-10-02

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED

Profession (Job Category): Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Business Information

Hitachi Energy is currently looking for a Purchase Engineer for team of High Voltage Business Unit of the Hitachi Energy located at , Maneja Vadodara, India. This team seeks a skilled and motivated individual.

Hitachi Energy is a leader in high-voltage technology, offering a wide range of high-voltage products up to 1,200-kilovolt (kV) helping enhance the safety, reliability and efficiency of power networks while minimizing environmental impact. Our technology leadership continues to facilitate innovations in power transmission, enabling smart grids and enhancing eco-efficiency.

The ideal candidate must enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment. He or she must be flexible in accommodating business requirements and experience in working with diverse groups and cultures. The ability to multitask & deliver within timelines is essential. The candidate will have excellent communications skills.

Mission Statement

• Ensure efficiency and effectiveness of production processes to meet end customer demand.
• Result Oriented, with proven track record in Production processes.

Your Responsibilities

• The successful candidate for this position has experience in the manufacturing industry and an strong understanding of supply chain management concepts.
• Independent able to handle import and local procurement process.
• Should have exposer of basic material planning based on continuous production planning.
• Candidate should have core experience of purchase and logistics management of various commodities used in industry
• Knowledge of GST, VAT, custom clearance and other taxations is must.
• Good analytical skills with proven experience in cost cutting / cost saving activities are desirable
• Must be familiar with ERP and SAP environment and basic experience of tools like lean manufacturing, KANBAN.
• Comprehensive knowledge of commodities in the area of specialization Proper record management.
• Along with Purchase Engineer job, Candidate has to look after the LLH activity on shop floor such as 5 S, Tier meetings, problem solving etc. Safety activity such ABRA preparation, hazard closure, LSR awareness safety audits preparations.
• Sound interpersonal skills. Inventory management. Good written and verbal communication skills.
• 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

• Knowledge of import and export Material Handling
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Sound interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of SAP MM / PP Module
• Well versed with MS Office
• Strong Follow up and Expedite Materials skills
• Basic knowledge of engineering drawing.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As 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.