Strategic Energy Buyer - Global Sourcing & SAP

Hitachi, Ltd.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in the United States is seeking a Buyer to source materials and services, drive supplier relationships, and deliver cost efficiencies on high-impact energy projects. You will manage supplier performance and coordinate with engineering and category teams to ensure timely procurement.

You will use SAP for purchase orders, maintain compliance with regulations, and deliver cross-functional value through strategic sourcing and market insights.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of purchasing or procurement experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering preferred.
• Proficiency in SAP and ERP systems.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Must have work authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify new suppliers in collaboration with category teams and engineering.
• Lead competitive bid analysis to optimize total cost of ownership.
• Manage supplier performance and resolve delivery or quality issues.
• Support proposal teams with market insights and supplier recommendations.
• Act as the primary contact for suppliers from order to invoice.
• Align supplier orders with customer and project requirements.
• Initiate and manage purchase orders using SAP systems.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Hitachi Energy in the United States is seeking a Buyer to source materials and services, drive supplier relationships, and deliver cost efficiencies on high-impact energy projects. You will manage supplier performance and coordinate with engineering and category teams to ensure timely procurement.

You will use SAP for purchase orders, maintain compliance with regulations, and deliver cross-functional value through strategic sourcing and market insights.