Strategic EPC Project Procurement Lead

Hitachi Energy

Isle Forest (NC)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health care

401(k) with company match

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability insurance

Family care support

Enhanced leave programs

Permissive time off

Learning and development programs

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Project Procurement Specialist to lead end-to-end procurement for large-scale EPC programs, ensuring on-time delivery and alignment with project schedules. You will own the Project Procurement Plan, run RFIs/RFQs, and collaborate with engineering, project controls, and finance teams to meet cost, schedule, and quality targets.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in project procurement within EPC or grid projects, strong ERP/SAP or Oracle experience, and proficiency with

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field; 5–8 years experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
5+ years in supply chain or procurement within project environments such as EPC, grid integration, utilities, industrial, or similar industries.
Proven track record managing large-scale procurement plans and supporting complex project delivery requirements.
Hands-on experience with supplier quality processes, including ITPs, FAT/SAT, and NCR/SNCRP activities.
Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP or Oracle), scheduling tools (Primavera P6 or MS Project), and analytics tools such as Power BI and Excel.
Fluency in English, both written and verbal, with willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

Build and manage Project Procurement Plans aligned with project schedules, engineering deliverables, and procurement milestones.
Support RFI and RFQ activities and support technical and commercial evaluations in collaboration with Supply Chain, Project Management, and Engineering teams.
Identify, communicate, and mitigate supply, logistics, capacity, quality, and schedule risks throughout project execution.
Support sourcing, contracting, supplier communication, and commercial negotiations for project-specific materials and services.
Execute expediting activities, monitor supplier milestones, and drive recovery plans to support On-Time Delivery targets.
Coordinate supplier quality activities, including ITPs, FAT/SAT requirements, documentation management, and NCR/SNCRP closure support.
Publish procurement dashboards, monitor project performance metrics, and support continuous improvement and supplier performance initiatives.
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.