Senior Procurement Specialist

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Hunker (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Professional growth

Family benefits

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Pennsylvania is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage end-to-end purchasing, working with international suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure material availability, cost efficiency, quality, and compliance.

The role focuses on purchase requisitions and orders, supplier performance, and using SAP Ariba to enhance collaboration, with a background in business or supply chain and 3+ years in procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, supply chain, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in operational purchasing or procurement.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and supplier management.
• Experience with SAP, including SAP MM; SAP Ariba preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end operational purchasing activities.
• Review and validate purchase requisitions for accuracy.
• Create and manage purchase orders in ERP systems.
• Collaborate with suppliers to confirm orders and expedite deliveries.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues.
• Utilize SAP Ariba to enhance supplier collaboration.
• Coordinate inbound transportation and track goods receipt.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

SAP Ariba

ERP systems

Excel

English communication

Education

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

Tools

SAP MM

ERP software

SAP Ariba

Job description

Location: Hunker, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description

The Opportunity Are you passionate about procurement, supplier partnerships, and driving operational excellence? Join Hitachi Energy as a Procurement Specialist and play a key role in ensuring the timely delivery of materials that support our manufacturing and customer commitments worldwide. In this fast-paced role, you will manage end-to-end operational purchasing activities, working closely with international suppliers, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to ensure material availability, cost efficiency, quality, and compliance. You will oversee purchase requisitions and purchase orders, track supplier performance, resolve delivery and invoice issues, and support continuous improvement through digital procurement tools, including SAP Ariba. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven professional who enjoys building strong supplier relationships, solving challenges proactively, and contributing to a global supply chain environment. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing your expertise in procurement, supplier management, and supply chain operations within a collaborative and innovative organization. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

How You'll Make an Impact

Manage operational purchasing activities in alignment with technical, quality, delivery, and cost requirements.

Review and validate purchase requisitions for accuracy, completeness, approvals, and contract compliance.

Create, maintain, and manage purchase orders within ERP systems, ensuring accurate 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 in partnership 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.

Your Background

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or a related field.

Minimum 3 years of experience in operational purchasing, procurement, or a comparable role.

Strong working knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and purchasing best practices.

Experience with SAP, including SAP MM; SAP Ariba experience preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Fluent in English with strong communication and problem‑solving skills; additional language skills are a plus.

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, you'll be part of a global team shaping a more sustainable energy future through innovation and collaboration. We invest in our people through ongoing learning, career development, and opportunities for international exposure and growth. Our inclusive culture values diverse perspectives, encourages continuous improvement, and empowers individuals to make a real impact.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Retirement Savings – 401(k) with company match and additional contributions
• Paid Time Off – Flexible PTO and paid holidays
• Professional Growth – Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs
• Family Support – Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Employment Opportunity Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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