Operational Buyer - Generator Circuit Breakers

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking an entry-level Operational Buyer in Mount Pleasant, PA to support procurement, supplier management, and logistics coordination across projects. You will gain hands-on experience in purchasing, supplier relations, and continuous improvement initiatives in a global technology leader committed to sustainable energy.

You will review BOMs, issue RFQs, manage POs in SAP, and work with project teams and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience, internship exposure, or academic knowledge in procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, or industrial operations.
• Familiarity with SAP and strong Excel proficiency.
• Understanding of supply chain, logistics, inventory management, and purchasing processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work 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 terms.
• Create and manage POs in SAP while ensuring proper approvals.
• 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 communicate potential delays to stakeholders.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies involving purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
• Support supplier performance monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Operational Buyer - Generator Circuit Breakers

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.

Location Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job type Full time

Work arrangement Hybrid

Experience Entry Level

Job function Project | Program Management

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-10-30

Reference number R0148154

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission‑critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.

Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, applicants may request to review the affirmative action plan of a particular facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an HR Representative at 888.504.2007. 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 Hitachi Energy’s career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an HR Representative at 888.504.2007. Resumes and applications will not be accepted through this method.

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