Procurement Specialist
Hitachi Vantara Corporation, Jefferson City, MO, United States
Job Description:
The opportunity
Join Hitachi Energy and play a critical role in powering progress through smart, ethical, and value‑driven procurement. As a Procurement Specialist, you will help ensure our operations run smoothly by sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing the goods and services that drive our manufacturing and project success.
This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of strategy and execution—partnering closely with engineering, production, supply chain, and project teams to translate business needs into effective procurement solutions. You will navigate a dynamic, fast‑paced environment where data, collaboration, and relationship‑building are key to success.
At Hitachi Energy, procurement is more than buying—it’s about strengthening partnerships, managing risk, enabling innovation, and continuously improving how we work. If you enjoy problem‑solving, negotiating, and making a measurable business impact while upholding strong ethical standards, this role offers meaningful challenges and long‑term growth.
How you’ll make an impact
Procure direct materials, components, and manufacturing services to support production plans and MRP signals
Prepare and issue RFQs, RFPs, contracts, and purchase orders in accordance with production schedules and BOMs
Partner with production planning, engineering, and quality teams to resolve supply, quality, or delivery issues
Manage supplier performance related to on‑time delivery (OTD), quality, and responsiveness
Analyze purchasing, inventory, and price variance data to identify cost, risk, and efficiency opportunities
Support inventory optimization, safety stock management, and lead time reduction initiatives
Participate in supplier development and dual‑sourcing strategies to reduce manufacturing risk
Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies, ethical standards, and external regulatory requirements
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines
Your back‑ground
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
3–5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain roles
Proven negotiation skills with demonstrated value or cost‑saving outcomes
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including data analysis capabilities
Experience with procurement systems such as SAP Ariba, Oracle ERP, or similar
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative manufacturing environment
More about us
Hitachi Energy is advancing a more sustainable, flexible, and secure energy system worldwide
A collaborative culture encourages learning, innovation, and shared success
Team members benefit from continuous development and global career opportunities
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.
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The opportunity
Join Hitachi Energy and play a critical role in powering progress through smart, ethical, and value‑driven procurement. As a Procurement Specialist, you will help ensure our operations run smoothly by sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing the goods and services that drive our manufacturing and project success.
This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of strategy and execution—partnering closely with engineering, production, supply chain, and project teams to translate business needs into effective procurement solutions. You will navigate a dynamic, fast‑paced environment where data, collaboration, and relationship‑building are key to success.
At Hitachi Energy, procurement is more than buying—it’s about strengthening partnerships, managing risk, enabling innovation, and continuously improving how we work. If you enjoy problem‑solving, negotiating, and making a measurable business impact while upholding strong ethical standards, this role offers meaningful challenges and long‑term growth.
How you’ll make an impact
Procure direct materials, components, and manufacturing services to support production plans and MRP signals
Prepare and issue RFQs, RFPs, contracts, and purchase orders in accordance with production schedules and BOMs
Partner with production planning, engineering, and quality teams to resolve supply, quality, or delivery issues
Manage supplier performance related to on‑time delivery (OTD), quality, and responsiveness
Analyze purchasing, inventory, and price variance data to identify cost, risk, and efficiency opportunities
Support inventory optimization, safety stock management, and lead time reduction initiatives
Participate in supplier development and dual‑sourcing strategies to reduce manufacturing risk
Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies, ethical standards, and external regulatory requirements
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines
Your back‑ground
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
3–5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain roles
Proven negotiation skills with demonstrated value or cost‑saving outcomes
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including data analysis capabilities
Experience with procurement systems such as SAP Ariba, Oracle ERP, or similar
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative manufacturing environment
More about us
Hitachi Energy is advancing a more sustainable, flexible, and secure energy system worldwide
A collaborative culture encourages learning, innovation, and shared success
Team members benefit from continuous development and global career opportunities
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.
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