Strategic SAP Buyer & Supplier Optimizer

Talentify; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. is seeking a Buyer to source materials and services, influence supplier relationships, and drive cost efficiencies within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

As a key member of the procurement team, you will manage supplier performance, lead bid analyses, and align orders with project requirements while ensuring regulatory compliance and ethical practices.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of purchasing or procurement experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering is 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

Purchasing experience

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical mindset

Work authorization (US)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. is seeking a Buyer to source materials and services, influence supplier relationships, and drive cost efficiencies within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

As a key member of the procurement team, you will manage supplier performance, lead bid analyses, and align orders with project requirements while ensuring regulatory compliance and ethical practices.