Purchasing Team Lead: Strategic Sourcing & Ops Impact

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Alamo (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Alamo, Tennessee seeks a Purchasing Team Leader to guide a manufacturing procurement group and drive supply chain performance. You’ll lead buyers, develop sourcing strategies, and partner with planning and inventory to cut costs while ensuring policy compliance.

In this role you’ll negotiate with suppliers, review contracts, manage material and equipment purchases, and monitor market trends and budgets to support operational excellence and safe, reliable production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business administration, accounting, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading purchasing, procurement, or supply chain activities.
• Knowledge of supplier management, sourcing, and contract administration.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of buyers responsible for plant purchasing activities.
• Develop strong relationships with suppliers and negotiate favorable terms.
• Review purchasing contracts and purchase orders to ensure policy compliance.
• Manage procurement processes for materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Partner with Planning and Inventory teams to identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Resolve supplier concerns and support effective vendor management.
• Evaluate bids, supplier proposals, and sourcing strategies.
• Monitor market trends, purchasing performance, and departmental budgets.

Skills

Team leadership

Supplier management

Sourcing strategies

Negotiation

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Alamo, Tennessee seeks a Purchasing Team Leader to guide a manufacturing procurement group and drive supply chain performance. You’ll lead buyers, develop sourcing strategies, and partner with planning and inventory to cut costs while ensuring policy compliance.

In this role you’ll negotiate with suppliers, review contracts, manage material and equipment purchases, and monitor market trends and budgets to support operational excellence and safe, reliable production.