Purchase Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Vadodara; On-site; INR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy India Limited in Vadodara, Gujarat, India is seeking a Procurement Engineer with 2–5 years of experience in the manufacturing sector. You will manage daily operational procurement for high‑voltage switchgear and related components to meet production and customer needs.

Strong knowledge of GST, VAT, and customs is beneficial. Responsibilities include issuing POs, monitoring orders, coordinating with internal teams, and driving inventory management and cost-saving initiatives while

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing switchgear procurement.
• Strong analytical and data-driven approach.
• Proficient in MS Office and English (spoken/written).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue purchase orders and ensure material availability.
• Monitor orders for timely delivery against production plans.
• Handle export/import procurement and track shipments.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align procurement with needs.
• Evaluate supplier performance and ensure quality and compliance.
• Contribute to inventory management and cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Procurement processes

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Time management

Education

Diploma / BE Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP MM/PP

Job description

Location: Vadodara, Gujarat, India Job ID: R0145271 Date Posted: 2026-10-01 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Customer Service & Contact Center Operations Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Job Description: The Opportunity The ideal candidate must enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment. He or she must be flexible to accommodate business requirements and experience in working with diverse groups and cultures. The ability to multitask & deliver within timelines is essential.

How you'll make an impact

The successful candidate for this position has experience in the manufacturing industry of switchgear and should strong understanding of Operational Procurement Processes. 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 As a Procurement Engineer, you will play a key role in daily Operational procurement process of high-voltage switchgear and related components to ensure on-time availability of the material prior to production schedules. Prepare and issue purchase orders and ensure material availability meeting production plan and customer requirement. Monitoring and tracking orders to ensure timely delivery. Candidate must have experience of handling import and local procurement, shipment tracking. Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align procurement activities with business needs. Coordinate with quality team and evaluate the quality of purchased items and resolve short comings. Manage vendor relationships and monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and quality standards. Actively contribute to inventory management initiatives and Strong knowledge on inventory management in highly fluctuating demand and supply challenges. Knowledge of GST, VAT, custom clearance and other taxations is must. Good analytical skills with proven experience in cost saving activities are desirable Drive operational efficiency and enhance productivity across procurement process. 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

Mechanical/Electrical with years' 2-5 years of experience in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Diploma / B.E. Mechanical Engineering with experience in a manufacturing environment required. Working knowledge of SAP MM / PP Module Proficiency in use of MS Office and both spoken-written English language is required Self-motivated and self-organized. Open-mindedness and strong interpersonal skills. Analytical aptitude and thinking, strong data collection, and analytical skills for a complex project Excellent communication skill, multi-tasking and time management skills Ability to work in a collaborative manner with various functions across the organization. Excellent leadership and management skills Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required

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