Senior Procurement Specialist

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Hunker (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement / professional发展

Parental leave

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Hunker, PA is seeking a Procurement Specialist to drive material availability and cost efficiency across global manufacturing and customer commitments.

You will manage requisitions and purchase orders, collaborate with international suppliers, monitor performance, and push digital procurement tools like SAP Ariba to optimize processes. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years in operational purchasing, with strong communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in operational purchasing.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and supplier management.
• Experience with SAP, SAP MM, and SAP Ariba preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end operational purchasing activities in alignment with requirements.
• Review and validate purchase requisitions for accuracy and contract compliance.
• Create and manage purchase orders within ERP systems and approvals.
• Collaborate with suppliers to confirm orders, expedite deliveries, and ensure material availability.
• Monitor supplier performance, including on-time delivery and quality, and resolve issues.
• Coordinate inbound transportation and support timely invoice processing and production schedules.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering

Tools

SAP Ariba

SAP MM

Excel

Job description

Location:Hunker, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaJob ID:R0136951Date Posted:2026-07-13Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):Customer Service & Contact Center OperationsJob Schedule:Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The OpportunityAre 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 ImpactManage 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 BackgroundBachelor'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 UsAt 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 OfferComprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plansRetirement Savings – 401(k) with company match and additional contributionsPaid Time Off – Flexible PTO and paid holidaysProfessional Growth – Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programsFamily Support – Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefitsEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesEqual Employment OpportunityHitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individualswith disabilities.Accessibility and reasonable accommodationProtected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.This accommodation channel is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.Use of Al and automated tools in recruitmentAs part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.