Strategic Procurement Lead - Hybrid & Project Focus

Hitachi

San Luis Potosí

On-site

MXN 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V. in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, is seeking a Senior Procurement Professional (P3) to manage strategic sourcing for projects, negotiate contracts, and optimize supplier performance.

The role focuses on cost, risk, and delivery, with collaboration across project teams and regional/category management. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, at least three years in supply chain management, SAP MM experience, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
Minimum 3 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, preferably in procurement within a project-based environment.
Experience with SAP ERP (MM Module) is highly desirable.
Advanced English proficiency is required, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Hybrid work model: 2 days per week in the office.

Responsibilities

Planning and executing procurement activities for projects in order to support project objective achievement in terms of cost/budget, schedule and supply quality.
Maintaining a primary interface with the Project Manager, project team, category teams, on all SCM matters.
Applying project procurement procedures and planning and ensuring appropriate implementation and compliance to SCM instructions.
Establish together with Contracts Manager or Project Manager the project specific terms & conditions (Special Conditions) and manages the negotiation of Purchase Orders including payment terms, delivery, pricing, terms and conditions, etc.
Monitoring the project procurement status and updating project management and SCM team of any issues. Pro-actively working to resolve issues related to procurement cost, quality and delivery.
Ensuring that RfQ’s are issued in compliance to the sourcing strategy.
Ensuring cost reduction and project budget savings targets are met.
Ensuring that all purchase orders are accurate, approved and released in a timely manner.
Managing relationships with suppliers in partnership with regional and Global Category Management teams.
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.