Vendor Management - Hitachi Payment Services Pvt. Ltd.

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Job summary

Hitachi Payment Services Pvt. Ltd. is seeking an experienced professional to lead PO lifecycle and vendor management in a fast-paced payments/FinTech environment.

The role ensures timely, accurate creation, approval, tracking, and closure of POs while managing vendor relationships, contracts, invoices, payments, performance and compliance. The ideal candidate should oversee end-to-end procurement controls, drive governance, and support negotiations with strategic and operational vendors.

Qualifications

• Experience in PO lifecycle and vendor management in payments/FinTech preferred.
• Knowledge of procurement controls and compliance requirements.
• Strong Excel/MS Office and ERP proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end PO lifecycle including requisition, approval, issuance, receipt, invoicing and closure.
• Oversee vendor onboarding, performance monitoring, renewal and offboarding; maintain vendor master data.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable to ensure timely invoice submission and payment; handle three-way matching.

Skills

Procurement processes

Vendor management

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Job ID: R0143137

Date Posted: 2026-08-31

Company Name: HITACHI INDIA PVT. LTD

Profession (Job Category): Other

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Title: Vendor Management - Product & Digital Transformation

Company: Hitachi Payment Services Pvt. Ltd.

Location: Mumbai, India

Salary: As per Industry

Company Overview

Hitachi Payment Services is a leading payment solutions provider in the country, enabling its customers to grow by offering technology- led cash & digital payment solutions while building a robust payment infrastructure in the country, driving financial empowerment and enabling social change. We cater to customers such as banks, payment aggregators and fintech players who are ready to capture the emerging opportunities in this payments segment.

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced candidate in PO & Vendor Management to manage the complete purchase order lifecycle and vendor management process within a fast-paced payments/FinTech environment. The role will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate creation, approval, tracking, and closure of POs, while also managing vendor relationships, contracts, invoices, payments, performance, and compliance. The ideal candidate should understand procurement controls and the operational requirements of the payments industry.

Job Roles & Responsibilities

1. Purchase Order Management Manage the end-to-end PO lifecycle from purchase requisition through approval, issuance, amendment, receipt, invoicing, and closure. Validate purchase requests against approved budgets, contracts, and procurement policies. Ensure POs are accurately raised with appropriate pricing, tax, payment terms, cost centers, and approval workflows. Track open POs, pending approvals, outstanding receipts, and PO closures. Coordinate with Finance, Accounts Payable, Procurement, Business Teams, and vendors to resolve PO-related issues. Maintain accurate PO records and ensure timely reconciliation with invoices and payments. Identify and prevent non-PO spend and unauthorized purchases.

2. Vendor Management Manage the complete vendor lifecycle, including onboarding, due diligence, documentation, performance monitoring, renewal, and offboarding. Act as the primary point of contact for assigned vendors. Maintain vendor master data and ensure documentation remains current. Monitor vendor performance against SLAs, KPIs, contractual obligations, and agreed service levels. Conduct regular vendor reviews and drive corrective actions where performance or service levels fall below expectations. Support commercial negotiations and renewal discussions. Develop strong relationships with strategic and operational vendors while maintaining appropriate governance.

3. Payments & Invoice Management Coordinate with vendors and Accounts Payable to ensure timely invoice submission and payment. Investigate invoice mismatches involving PO, contract, goods/service receipt, pricing, tax, or quantity. Monitor overdue invoices and vendor payment queries. Support three-way matching of PO, receipt/service confirmation, and invoice. Maintain visibility of vendor outstanding balances and payment status. Escalate payment issues that may impact critical business or payment-processing operations.

4. Payments Industry Vendor Governance Support management of vendors critical to payment processing, technology, infrastructure, compliance, and business operations. Ensure appropriate vendor due diligence and documentation for critical/high-risk vendors. Coordinate with Information Security, Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Procurement teams during vendor onboarding and reviews. Support periodic vendor risk assessments and audits. Maintain evidence required for internal, external, regulatory, and compliance audits. Ensure vendor contracts and SLAs meet organizational and regulatory requirements.

5. Reporting & Controls Prepare regular reports covering: PO aging and open POs Vendor spend Invoice/payment status Vendor performance Contract renewals SLA breaches Vendor risk and compliance status. Establish and maintain strong procurement and vendor-management controls. Identify opportunities to reduce costs, eliminate process gaps, and improve procurement efficiency. Support internal and external audits and provide required documentation.

Skills

• Strong understanding of procurement processes, POs, contracts, invoices, and vendor management. Experience managing multiple vendors and stakeholders. Good understanding of financial controls and audit requirements. Strong Excel/MS Office skills; experience with ERP/procurement systems such as SAP Mandatory.

Experience

• 3–4 years of experience in procurement, PO management, vendor management, accounts payable operations, or commercial operations.
• Experience in payments, FinTech, banking, financial services, or technology-enabled financial operations preferred.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.

Hitachi Values

We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to any factor that doesn’t impact your ability to do the job, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

We are proud of Japanese heritage, with our values expressed through the Hitachi Spirit: Wa – Harmony, Trust, Respect Makoto – Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity Kaitakusha-Seishin – Pioneering Spirit, Challenge Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future.

That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges.

Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe.

From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting.

To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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