Procurement & Supply Chain Associate

hitachi; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC in South Boston, Virginia seeks a Procurement & Purchasing Specialist to help ensure materials are available on time, at the right cost and quality. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, build supplier relationships and drive smart purchasing decisions to support operations and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include managing purchase requests, monitoring inventory, forecasting demand with operations and engineering, creating POs, and maintaining ERP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 1–2 years of purchasing or procurement experience.
• Experience with MRP or ERP systems is preferred.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities; good communication and presentation skills.

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 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

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 1–2 years of purchasing or procurement experience

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC in South Boston, Virginia seeks a Procurement & Purchasing Specialist to help ensure materials are available on time, at the right cost and quality. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, build supplier relationships and drive smart purchasing decisions to support operations and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include managing purchase requests, monitoring inventory, forecasting demand with operations and engineering, creating POs, and maintaining ERP