Operational Buyer - Generator Circuit Breakers

Hitachi; Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, is seeking a procurement and supply chain professional to help ensure materials, services, and supplier partnerships keep projects moving forward. You will gain hands-on experience across purchasing, supplier management, logistics coordination, and operational excellence in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

You’ll work with project teams and suppliers to source materials, manage purchase orders in SAP, track deliveries, resolve

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field; equivalent industry experience.
• Experience, internship exposure, or academic knowledge in procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, or industrial operations.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP and strong proficiency in Excel.
• Understanding of supply chain, logistics, inventory management, and purchasing processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Review BOMs and issue RFQs to approved suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier proposals based on cost, delivery, lead times, and commercial terms.
• Create and manage POs in SAP with proper approvals.
• Track and expedite POs to maintain project schedules and material availability.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve delivery, quality, and supply issues.
• Coordinate shipment schedules and communicate potential delays to stakeholders.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies involving POs, receipts, and invoices.
• Support supplier performance monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

Equivalent industry experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location:

Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job ID:

R0148154

Date Posted:

2026-10-30

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Project/Program Management

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Ready to launch or grow your career in procurement and supply chain? Join Hitachi Energy and play a key role in ensuring the materials, services, and supplier partnerships that keep our projects moving forward. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where you’ll gain hands-on experience across purchasing, supplier management, logistics coordination, and operational excellence.

You’ll work closely with project teams, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders to help deliver critical solutions on time and with quality at the forefront. From sourcing materials and managing purchase orders to solving supplier challenges and supporting continuous improvement initiatives, your contributions will directly support project success and customer satisfaction.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

If you enjoy problem-solving, building relationships, and working with data to drive informed decisions, this role offers a strong foundation for professional growth within a global technology leader committed to advancing a sustainable energy future.

How you’ll make an impact

• Review Bills of Material (BOMs) and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to approved suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier proposals based on cost, delivery, lead times, and commercial terms.
• Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs) in SAP while ensuring proper approval processes.
• Track and expedite purchase orders to maintain project schedules and material availability.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve delivery, quality, and supply issues.
• Coordinate shipment schedules and proactively communicate potential delays to stakeholders.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies involving purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
• Support supplier performance monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives.

Your background

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience, internship exposure, or academic knowledge in procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, or industrial operations.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of supply chain, logistics, inventory management, and purchasing processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams.

More about us

• Join a global leader shaping the future of sustainable energy through innovation, collaboration, and cutting-edge technology.
• Grow your career with access to learning opportunities, professional development programs, and internal mobility across a worldwide organization.
• Be part of an inclusive and supportive culture where diverse perspectives are valued and every team member can make a meaningful impact.

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.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability.

Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi’s Global Data Privacy Notice.