Location:Bland, Virginia, United States of AmericaJob ID: R0101256Date Posted:2025-07-28Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):Customer Service &amp; Contact Center OperationsJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The OpportunityJoin a global leader in energy innovation! At Hitachi Energy, we’re shaping the future of sustainable power—and we want you to be part of it. As a Buyer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our operations run smoothly by sourcing the materials and services that power our success. This is more than a purchasing role—it's a chance to influence supplier relationships, drive cost efficiencies, and contribute to high-impact projects in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.If you're a proactive problem-solver with a passion for supply chain excellence, this is your opportunity to grow with a company that values integrity, innovation, and inclusion.How you’ll make an impact<ul><li>Identify and qualify new suppliers in collaboration with category teams and engineering.</li><li>Lead competitive bid analysis to optimize total cost of ownership.</li><li>Manage supplier performance and resolve delivery or quality issues.</li><li>Support proposal teams with market insights and supplier recommendations.</li><li>Act as the primary contact for suppliers from order to invoice.</li><li>Align supplier orders with customer and project requirements.</li><li>Initiate and manage purchase orders using SAP systems.</li><li>Collaborate across teams to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement.</li><li>Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.</li></ul>Your background<ul><li>3–5 years of purchasing or procurement experience.</li><li>High school diploma or equivalent required.</li><li>Proficiency in SAP and ERP systems.</li><li>Strong negotiation and communication skills.</li><li>Analytical mindset with the ability to multitask and prioritize.</li><li>Must have work authorization to work in the U.S.</li></ul>More about us<ul><li>At Hitachi Energy, we champion diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning.</li><li>You'll have access to global career paths, mentorship, and cutting-edge projects that make a real-world impact.</li></ul>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities <h2>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 <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website.  Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2></h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.</h2>

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world&rsquo;s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries.

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Location:Bland, Virginia, United States of AmericaJob ID: R0101256Date Posted:2025-07-28Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):Customer Service &amp; Contact Center OperationsJob Schedule:&nbsp;Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The OpportunityJoin a global leader in energy innovation! At Hitachi Energy, we’re shaping the future of sustainable power—and we want you to be part of it. As a&nbsp;Buyer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our operations run smoothly by sourcing the materials and services that power our success. This is more than a purchasing role—it's a chance to influence supplier relationships, drive cost efficiencies, and contribute to high-impact projects in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.If you're a proactive problem-solver with a passion for supply chain excellence, this is your opportunity to grow with a company that values integrity, innovation, and inclusion.How you’ll make an impact<ul><li>Identify and qualify new suppliers in collaboration with category teams and engineering.</li><li>Lead competitive bid analysis to optimize total cost of ownership.</li><li>Manage supplier performance and resolve delivery or quality issues.</li><li>Support proposal teams with market insights and supplier recommendations.</li><li>Act as the primary contact for suppliers from order to invoice.</li><li>Align supplier orders with customer and project requirements.</li><li>Initiate and manage purchase orders using SAP systems.</li><li>Collaborate across teams to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement.</li><li>Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.</li></ul>Your background<ul><li>3–5 years of purchasing or procurement experience.</li><li>High school diploma or equivalent required.</li><li>Proficiency in SAP and ERP systems.</li><li>Strong negotiation and communication skills.</li><li>Analytical mindset with the ability to multitask and prioritize.</li><li>Must have work authorization to work in the U.S.</li></ul>More about us<ul><li>At Hitachi Energy, we champion diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning.</li><li>You'll have access to global career paths, mentorship, and cutting-edge projects that make a real-world impact.</li></ul>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities <h2>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 <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. &nbsp;Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2></h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.</h2>

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