Operational Buyer 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

Hitachi Energy, High Voltage Products, is renowned worldwide as a specialist for power transmission and distribution. Our unit Gas Insulated Switchgears (GIS), based in Zuerich-Oerlikon, is active in the development and production of gas insulated switching systems. We ensure the high reliability of our systems by using state-of-the-art development tools and methods.

We are looking for an Operational Buyer who will be responsible for procure to pay process. Take the next step in your career and join our motivated team!We are looking forward to receiving your application.

This is a temporary position till beginning of 2026.

How you’ll make an impact

Processing of orders (including deviations / complaints / invoicing)

Obtaining the order confirmation from the supplier

SAP master data maintenance including timely adjustments to orders in SAP MM and evaluations of delivery performance

Continuous improvement of supplier performance in terms of costs, quality and delivery times

Further development and optimization of purchasing processes in cooperation with strategic purchasing (LEAN Office, digitalization & automation of processes, etc.)

Processing of quality cases (notices of defects)

Interface between production, sales, development, suppliers and quality management

Liaising with internal teams and external suppliers to implement process improvements

Your background

Commercial or technical training, ideally supplemented by further training in the field of purchasing or logistics

First experience in operational purchasing or in a comparable position

Good knowledge of MS-Office and SAP

Experience in the industrial sector, preferably in the MEM sector

Good English skills required, German language skills are an advantage

Resilient, independent, reliable and team player

Systematic approach to problem solving

More about us

Our flexible work practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future.

We employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.