Senior Procurement Leader - Manufacturing & Sourcing

Hitachi Energy Ltd.

Jefferson City (MO)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 115,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Procurement Specialist to lead strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, and people leadership within our manufacturing operations in Jefferson City, Missouri. You will ensure material availability, drive cost competitiveness, and build strong supplier relationships while collaborating with production, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams.

In this leadership role, you will coach a small procurement team, oversee strategic sourcing initiatives, and use SAP to

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Manage procurement activities for direct materials, components, and manufacturing-related services.
Utilize SAP to support purchasing, supplier management, and procurement reporting activities.
Drive supplier performance improvements related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost.
Lead sourcing initiatives, negotiations, and contract discussions to maximize value and reduce risk.
Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure uninterrupted operations.
Analyze procurement and supplier data to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.