Procurement Specialist - Supplier Partnerships & SAP Ariba

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Hunker (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Career Growth

Parental Leave

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in the United States is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage end-to-end sourcing and ensure material availability for manufacturing and customer commitments worldwide. You will work with international suppliers, support continuous improvement via SAP Ariba, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cost efficiency and quality while maintaining compliance.

This role emphasizes supplier management, timely delivery, and global supply chain operations within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in operational purchasing, procurement, or similar role.
• Solid understanding of procurement processes, supplier management, and purchasing best practices.
• Experience with SAP including SAP MM; SAP Ariba is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Fluent in English with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational purchasing activities aligned with technical, quality, delivery, and cost requirements.
• Review and validate requisitions for accuracy, completeness, approvals, and contract compliance.
• Create, maintain, and manage purchase orders within ERP with documentation and approvals.
• Collaborate with suppliers to confirm orders, expedite deliveries, and ensure material availability.
• Monitor supplier performance including on-time delivery, quality, lead times, and responsiveness.
• Resolve procurement, delivery, quality, invoice, and supply-related issues with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Utilize SAP Ariba tools to enhance supplier collaboration, support sourcing activities, and manage supplier risk.
• Coordinate inbound transportation and track goods receipt to support timely invoice processing and production schedules.

Skills

SAP Ariba

SAP MM

Excel

English fluency

Procurement processes

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP systems (SAP)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hitachi Energy in the United States is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage end-to-end sourcing and ensure material availability for manufacturing and customer commitments worldwide. You will work with international suppliers, support continuous improvement via SAP Ariba, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cost efficiency and quality while maintaining compliance.

This role emphasizes supplier management, timely delivery, and global supply chain operations within a