Buyer I – Automation & Project Procurement

Hitachi, Ltd.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical benefits

Paid parental leave

Unique automation projects

Collaborative environment

Career growth

Quality craftsmanship

Job summary

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is seeking a Buyer I in Nashville, TN to manage project-based purchasing, convert BOM requirements into purchase orders, and maintain ERP data for on-time delivery.

You will expedite materials, collaborate with engineering, build teams, and suppliers to resolve shortages, support cost-effective sourcing, and ensure project milestones and FAT deliverables are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Procurement or sourcing experience in manufacturing/automation environment preferred.
• Ability to interpret BOMs, drawings, and revision docs.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Plex, IFS).
• Proficient in Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).

Responsibilities

• Translate BOM requirements into purchase orders for mechanical and electrical components.
• Maintain up-to-date pricing, lead times, and supplier acknowledgments in ERP.
• Monitor open orders and expedite materials to meet timelines and milestones.
• Collaborate with Machine Build, Controls, and cross-functional teams to resolve shortages.
• Assist in obtaining competitive quotations for routine purchases.
• Maintain high-quality master data and conduct supplier evaluations.
• Report KPIs like on-time delivery and material shortages.

Skills

BOM to PO conversion

ERP data maintenance

Material expediting

Sourcing cost-effectiveness

Drawing interpretation

ERP/MRP systems

Excel skills

Supplier evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Engineering or related

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Epicor

Plex

IFS

Excel

Job description

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is seeking a Buyer I in Nashville, TN to manage project-based purchasing, convert BOM requirements into purchase orders, and maintain ERP data for on-time delivery.

You will expedite materials, collaborate with engineering, build teams, and suppliers to resolve shortages, support cost-effective sourcing, and ensure project milestones and FAT deliverables are met.