Project Procurement Specialist

Hitachi Energy; Isle Forest (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

401(k) with company match

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability insurance

Family care support

Enhanced leave programs

Permissive time off

Learning and development programs

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Project Procurement Specialist to lead end-to-end procurement for large-scale EPC programs, ensuring on-time delivery and alignment with project schedules. You will own the Project Procurement Plan, run RFIs/RFQs, and collaborate with engineering, project controls, and finance teams to meet cost, schedule, and quality targets.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in project procurement within EPC or grid projects, strong ERP/SAP or Oracle experience, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field; 5–8 years experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years in supply chain or procurement within project environments such as EPC, grid integration, utilities, industrial, or similar industries.
• Proven track record managing large-scale procurement plans and supporting complex project delivery requirements.
• Hands-on experience with supplier quality processes, including ITPs, FAT/SAT, and NCR/SNCRP activities.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP or Oracle), scheduling tools (Primavera P6 or MS Project), and analytics tools such as Power BI and Excel.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal, with willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage Project Procurement Plans aligned with project schedules, engineering deliverables, and procurement milestones.
• Support RFI and RFQ activities and support technical and commercial evaluations in collaboration with Supply Chain, Project Management, and Engineering teams.
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate supply, logistics, capacity, quality, and schedule risks throughout project execution.
• Support sourcing, contracting, supplier communication, and commercial negotiations for project-specific materials and services.
• Execute expediting activities, monitor supplier milestones, and drive recovery plans to support On-Time Delivery targets.
• Coordinate supplier quality activities, including ITPs, FAT/SAT requirements, documentation management, and NCR/SNCRP closure support.
• Publish procurement dashboards, monitor project performance metrics, and support continuous improvement and supplier performance initiatives.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Supply chain

Procurement

ERP SAP/Oracle

Scheduling tools

Power BI

Excel

English fluency

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Primavera P6

MS Project

Power BI

Excel

Job description

The Opportunity

As a Project Procurement Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering large-scale EPC programs that support stronger, smarter, and greener power grids. In this role, you will manage end-to-end project procurement activities, from project handover sourcing strategy through project execution and closeout. You will own the Project Procurement Plan (PPP), support critical sourcing and supplier activities, drive On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance on critical equipment, and help ensure cost, schedule, and quality targets are achieved. Working closely with Project Management, Engineering, Project Controls, Construction, Quality, Legal, Finance, Category Management, and global supply chain teams, you will contribute to the successful delivery of power infrastructure projects. You will gain exposure to complex procurement planning, supplier quality processes, logistics coordination, scheduling, risk management, and project execution in a fast-paced environment. Your work will directly support the reliable delivery of equipment and services required to build and modernize power infrastructure that helps deliver affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Build and manage Project Procurement Plans (PPP) aligned with project schedules, engineering deliverables, and procurement milestones.
• Support RFI and RFQ activities and support technical and commercial evaluations in collaboration with Supply Chain, Project Management, and Engineering teams.
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate supply, logistics, capacity, quality, and schedule risks throughout project execution.
• Support sourcing, contracting, supplier communication, and commercial negotiations for project-specific materials and services.
• Execute expediting activities, monitor supplier milestones, and drive recovery plans to support On-Time Delivery targets.
• Coordinate supplier quality activities, including ITPs, FAT/SAT requirements, documentation management, and NCR/SNCRP closure support.
• Publish procurement dashboards, monitor project performance metrics, and support continuous improvement and supplier performance initiatives.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field; 5-8 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of supply chain or procurement experience within project environments such as EPC, grid integration, utilities, industrial, or similar industries.
• Proven track record managing large-scale procurement plans and supporting complex project delivery requirements.
• Hands-on experience with supplier quality processes, including ITPs, FAT/SAT, and NCR/SNCRP activities.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP or Oracle), scheduling tools (Primavera P6 or MS Project), and analytics tools such as Power BI and Excel.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal, with willingness to travel as required.

More About Us

In this role, you will have opportunities to work across global supply chain networks, collaborate with experienced professionals, and build expertise supporting complex power industry projects.

• Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy
• A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry
• Health Care (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
• Financial Wellbeing: (Employer sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance)
• Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance
• Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday)
• Permissive Time Off: No accrued hours, take the time you need
• Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, on-demand learning platforms

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles-particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions-additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.