Senior Projects Buyer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 73,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Sr. Projects Buyer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. This role involves formalizing procurement agreements, managing supplier contracts, and ensuring compliance with service level agreements. The ideal candidate will possess strong procurement experience, excellent communication skills, and advanced proficiency in relevant IT tools. Join a company committed to digital transformation and innovation, where your contributions will make a significant impact. If you are passionate about procurement and looking to advance your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of procurement experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Strong communication skills and advanced Excel proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Formalize local procurement agreements and contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance and compliance with contracts.
• Manage procurement risk and report financial figures.

Skills

Procurement Experience

Communication Skills

Contract Negotiation

Cost and Commercial Acumen

Risk Management

Education

University Degree (Engineering, Economics, Law)

Tools

SAP

Ms Office (Advanced Excel)

Jaggaer/ETQ

Job description

Location:

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States

Job ID:

R0087965

Date Posted:

2025-04-18

Company Name:

Hitachi Rail USA, Inc.

Profession (Job Category):

Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Sr. Projects Buyer in Hagerstown, MD who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Ensure the formalizing of local procurement agreements/contracts in compliance with procurement delegated powers. Review and revise contract terms and conditions for any conflicts with suppliers (e.g. Payment terms, Variation, escalation, claims) in collaboration with global commodity procurement teams, if needed.
• Maintain Contracts data (from Initial negotiation to termination) in Contract management tool (Jaggaer/ETQ) and commercial conditions of the contracts in SAP.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with supplier contracts and procurement activities.
• Ensure the implementation of RFI/RFP/RFQ process & projections to support bid preparations for relevant local procurement.
• Ensure that suppliers adhere to contractual terms, service level agreements (SLAs), and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Initiate supplier claim process for the non-performance of suppliers against contractual terms and conditions.
• Ensure Procurement Risk Monitoring & Control for the assigned local procurement activities.
• Monitoring and reporting of economic and financial figures (budgeted vs actual savings) for each assigned projects/commodities.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of procurement experience in manufacturing industry.
• Excellent communications skills, including the ability to provide data in a concise and appropriate detail.
• IT Tools (Ms Office including advanced level excel skills, SAP, E-Auctions).
• Strong cost & Commercial Acumen.
• Drafting contract agreements and negotiation.
• Knowledge of Statutory Policies and Organizational Processes.
• Travel required: None.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant experience in Transit railway industry.
• Experience with procurement of Metallic/Mechanical components.
• Exposure to Contract law.

Education:

• University Degree (Engineering, Economics, Law) or Equivalent Technical Background.

In accordance with the DOT’s FRA and FTA programs, Hitachi’s substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions.

The salary range for this position is $73,405 to $110,107 per year. Final pay is determined by the candidate’s experience, skillset and ability level, internal equity and location.

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