Buyer

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Buyer to source materials and services, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost efficiencies. This role emphasizes collaboration across engineering and category teams, with responsibilities from supplier qualification to purchase order execution in SAP.

A proactive, analytical mindset is essential for delivering cost-effective procurement in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years in purchasing, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong negotiation

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of purchasing or procurement experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering.
• Proficiency in SAP and ERP systems.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset and multitasking ability.
• Must have work authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify new suppliers in collaboration with category teams and engineering.
• Lead competitive bid analysis to optimize total cost of ownership.
• Manage supplier performance and resolve delivery or quality issues.
• Support proposal teams with market insights and supplier recommendations.
• Act as the primary contact for suppliers from order to invoice.
• Align supplier orders with customer and project requirements.
• Initiate and manage purchase orders using SAP systems.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement.
• Ensure compliance with external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Vendor management

Supplier relationships

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Join a global leader in energy innovation! At Hitachi Energy, we’re shaping the future of sustainable power—and we want you to be part of it. As aBuyer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our operations run smoothly by sourcing the materials and services that power our success. This is more than a purchasing role—it's a chance to influence supplier relationships, drive cost efficiencies, and contribute to high-impact projects in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

If you're a proactive problem-solver with a passion for supply chain excellence, this is your opportunity to grow with a company that values integrity, innovation, and inclusion.

How you’ll make an impact

• Identify and qualify new suppliers in collaboration with category teams and engineering.
• Lead competitive bid analysis to optimize total cost of ownership.
• Manage supplier performance and resolve delivery or quality issues.
• Support proposal teams with market insights and supplier recommendations.
• Act as the primary contact for suppliers from order to invoice.
• Align supplier orders with customer and project requirements.
• Initiate and manage purchase orders using SAP systems.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your background

• 3–5 years of purchasing or procurement experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering is preferred.
• Proficiency in SAP and ERP systems.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Must have work authorization to work in the U.S.

More about us

• At Hitachi Energy, we champion diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• You'll have access to global career paths, mentorship, and cutting‑edge projects that make a real‑world impact.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals

with disabilities.

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