Operational Buyer - Generator Circuit Breakers

Hitachi, Ltd.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a procurement specialist to support materials, services, and supplier partnerships across projects. You will handle BOM review, RFQs, PO creation in SAP, and supplier collaboration to keep schedules and quality on track.

The ideal candidate has a degree in supply chain or related field, familiarity with SAP and Excel, and strong analytical and communication skills to work with cross‑functional teams and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience or exposure in procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, or industrial operations.
• Familiarity with 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 attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Review Bills of Material (BOMs) and issue RFQs to approved suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier proposals based on cost, delivery, lead times, and terms.
• Create and manage Purchase Orders (POs) in SAP with 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 delays to stakeholders.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies involving POs, receipts, and invoices.
• Support supplier performance monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Associate's degree or related field

Equivalent industry experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.

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