Buyer

Hitachi Energy; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Buyer to source materials and services, ensuring smooth operations and value-driven procurement.

You will identify suppliers, lead competitive bids, manage performance, and collaborate across teams using SAP. This role offers growth within a global energy leader emphasizing integrity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing or procurement roles.
• Ability to source suppliers and evaluate capabilities.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills.
• Proficiency with SAP and ERP platforms.
• Analytical thinker capable of prioritizing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify new suppliers with category teams.
• Lead bid analyses to optimize total cost of ownership.
• Manage supplier performance and resolve issues.
• Support proposal teams with market insights.
• Act as primary contact from order to invoice.
• Align supplier orders with customer and project needs.
• Create and manage purchase orders in SAP.
• Collaborate across teams for timely, cost-effective procurement.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Supplier scouting

Bid analysis

Negotiation

SAP

ERP systems

Communication

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Collaboration

US work auth

Education

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

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

The Opportunity

Join a global leader in energy innovation! At Hitachi Energy, were shaping the future of sustainable power—and we want you to be part of it. As a Buyer, youll 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 role6it's a chance to influence supplier relationships, drive cost efficiencies, and contribute to high-impact projects in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. If youre 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 Youll 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.