Strategic Materials Buyer & Planner — Equity & PTO

Hitachi, Ltd.; Kearny (NJ); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 145.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health benefits

Employee equity stock options

20 days PTO

Descripción de la vacante

Thea Energy is seeking an experienced Buyer/Planner to manage day-to-day material requirements for our fusion systems. You will oversee BOMs, source suppliers, and manage orders through delivery into inventory in a fast-moving hardware startup.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in buying/planning, proficiency with SAP/Oracle/NetSuite, strong Excel analytics, and the ability to collaborate with engineers and suppliers while handling hazardous and cryogenic materials logistics.

Formación

• 5+ years in buying, planning, or material control in a high-tech or aerospace environment.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) for purchasing, receiving and inventory management.
• Strong analytical skills using Excel and data models to forecast material demand under shifting timelines.
• Exceptional communication skills to bridge engineers and suppliers.
• Ability to manage a high volume of concurrent purchase orders in a startup/rapid R&D context.

Responsabilidades

• Own purchasing lifecycle from requisition through delivery for components and supplies.
• Analyze BOMs to plan material requirements with engineering and prototyping teams.
• Source and qualify suppliers; negotiate price, lead time and terms.
• Maintain procurement and supplier data accuracy (prices, lead times, PO docs).
• Expedite priorities and track supplier performance (OTD, quality, cost).
• Coordinate logistics including freight, customs, and hazardous/cryogenic handling.
• Manage day-to-day inventory to avoid shortages and minimize excess stock.

Conocimientos

Buying

Planning

Material control

Analytical skills

Communication

Startup environment

Herramientas

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Thea Energy is seeking an experienced Buyer/Planner to manage day-to-day material requirements for our fusion systems. You will oversee BOMs, source suppliers, and manage orders through delivery into inventory in a fast-moving hardware startup.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in buying/planning, proficiency with SAP/Oracle/NetSuite, strong Excel analytics, and the ability to collaborate with engineers and suppliers while handling hazardous and cryogenic materials logistics.