Procurement & Purchasing Associate

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Procurement & Purchasing Specialist to help ensure materials are available at the right time, cost, and quality. You will work with cross-functional teams, sharpen negotiation skills, and gain exposure to end-to-end procurement processes in a fast-paced environment.

You will monitor inventory, forecast demand with operations and engineering, and manage supplier communications while maintaining ERP data integrity and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 1–2 years of purchasing or procurement experience.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience with MRP or ERP systems preferred.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail with solid organizational skills.
• Effective communication and presentation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase requests aligned with technical, cost, and delivery requirements
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and category teams to forecast demand
• Create and track purchase orders and supplier communications
• Maintain accurate ERP system data related to deliveries and transactions
• Coordinate with quality teams to verify product compliance and resolve issues
• Track supplier performance and support improvement actions
• Ensure timely receipt of goods and accurate invoice processing

Skills

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Procurement & Purchasing Specialist to help ensure materials are available at the right time, cost, and quality. You will work with cross-functional teams, sharpen negotiation skills, and gain exposure to end-to-end procurement processes in a fast-paced environment.

You will monitor inventory, forecast demand with operations and engineering, and manage supplier communications while maintaining ERP data integrity and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.