EPC Project Procurement Lead – Power Grid Delivery

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

401(k)

Family support

Flexible leave

Time off policy

Career development

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Project Procurement Specialist to drive end-to-end procurement activities for large-scale EPC programs, ensuring on-time delivery and cost, schedule, and quality targets. You will collaborate with Project Management, Engineering, and Supply Chain to optimize PPPs and supplier performance.

The role requires 5+ years in project-based procurement, ERP tooling expertise (SAP/Oracle), and strong analytical skills with Power BI and Excel.

Qualifications

• Candidate must already have work authorization to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of supply chain or procurement experience within project environments such as EPC, grid integration, utilities, industrial, or similar industries.
• Proven track record managing large-scale procurement plans and supporting complex project delivery requirements.
• Hands-on experience with supplier quality processes, including ITPs, FAT/SAT, and NCR/SNCRP activities.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP or Oracle), scheduling tools (Primavera P6 or MS Project), and analytics tools such as Power BI and Excel.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal, with willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage Project Procurement Plans (PPP) aligned with project schedules, engineering deliverables, and procurement milestones.
• Support RFI and RFQ activities and support technical and commercial evaluations in collaboration with Supply Chain, Project Management, and Engineering teams.
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate supply, logistics, capacity, quality, and schedule risks throughout project execution.
• Support sourcing, contracting, supplier communication, and commercial negotiations for project-specific materials and services.
• Execute expediting activities, monitor supplier milestones, and drive recovery plans to support On-Time Delivery targets.
• Coordinate supplier quality activities, including ITPs, FAT/SAT requirements, documentation management, and NCR/SNCRP closure support.
• Publish procurement dashboards, monitor project performance metrics, and support continuous improvement and supplier performance initiatives.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

ERP systems experience

Scheduling tools

Power BI

Excel

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Primavera P6

MS Project

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Project Procurement Specialist to drive end-to-end procurement activities for large-scale EPC programs, ensuring on-time delivery and cost, schedule, and quality targets. You will collaborate with Project Management, Engineering, and Supply Chain to optimize PPPs and supplier performance.

The role requires 5+ years in project-based procurement, ERP tooling expertise (SAP/Oracle), and strong analytical skills with Power BI and Excel.