Location:Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaJob ID: R0140903Date Posted:2026-08-11Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):Customer Service &amp; Contact Center OperationsJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:<div>The OpportunityAre you passionate about driving supply chain excellence and ensuring critical materials arrive on time to support business success? Hitachi Energy is seeking a Supply Chain Buyer to play a key role in managing supplier relationships, maintaining material flow, and supporting operational performance across our manufacturing organization.In this role, you will oversee the end-to-end purchasing process while working closely with suppliers, planning, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams to ensure material availability, resolve supply challenges, and optimize inventory levels. You will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on operational efficiency, supplier performance, and customer satisfaction by proactively managing procurement activities and identifying continuous improvement opportunities. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoy solving complex supply chain challenges, we would love to hear from you.Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.How You'll Make an Impact</div><ul><li>Manage the end-to-end purchase order process, including creation, transmission, acknowledgement, maintenance, and closure of purchase orders.</li><li>Monitor supplier commitments and proactively follow up on open orders to ensure on-time delivery.</li><li>Support production requirements by managing shortages, material escalations, and critical supply situations.</li><li>Collaborate with suppliers to resolve delivery, quantity, documentation, invoicing, and quality-related issues.</li><li>Maintain accurate purchasing data within ERP systems, including lead times, confirmations, delivery schedules, and purchasing information records.</li><li>Coordinate with Planning and Manufacturing teams to prioritize material needs and mitigate potential supply risks.</li><li>Monitor supplier operational performance, including on-time delivery, responsiveness, and adherence to commitments.</li><li>Support inventory optimization initiatives by balancing material availability and inventory levels.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement activities related to procurement processes, supplier communication, and operational efficiency.</li></ul><div>Your Background<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Procurement, or a related field.</li><li>2-5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, buying, or supply chain roles.</li><li>Experience managing purchase orders and supplier relationships in a manufacturing or operations environment.</li><li>Proficiency with procurement and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.</li><li>Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.</li><li>Solid understanding of supply chain, inventory management, and purchasing principles.</li></ul>More About Us<ul><li>At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing the world's energy system to be more sustainable, flexible, and secure.</li><li>We foster an inclusive and collaborative culture where diverse perspectives help drive innovation and success.</li><li>We invest in our people through global career opportunities, professional development programs, and meaningful work that makes a lasting impact.</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans</li><li>Retirement Savings – 401(k) with company match and additional contributions</li><li>Paid Time Off – Flexible PTO, paid holidays</li><li>Professional Growth – Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs</li><li>Family Support – Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits</li></ul></div>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Equal Employment OpportunityHitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individualswith disabilities. Accessibility and reasonable accommodationProtected 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.This accommodation channel 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. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as <a href="https://www.hitachi.com/en-us/gdpr">Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.</a>

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.

Supply Chain Buyer

Location:Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaJob ID: R0140903Date Posted:2026-08-11Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):Customer Service &amp; Contact Center OperationsJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:<div>The OpportunityAre you passionate about driving supply chain excellence and ensuring critical materials arrive on time to support business success? Hitachi Energy is seeking a Supply Chain Buyer to play a key role in managing supplier relationships, maintaining material flow, and supporting operational performance across our manufacturing organization.In this role, you will oversee the end-to-end purchasing process while working closely with suppliers, planning, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams to ensure material availability, resolve supply challenges, and optimize inventory levels. You will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on operational efficiency, supplier performance, and customer satisfaction by proactively managing procurement activities and identifying continuous improvement opportunities. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoy solving complex supply chain challenges, we would love to hear from you.Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.How You'll Make an Impact</div><ul><li>Manage the end-to-end purchase order process, including creation, transmission, acknowledgement, maintenance, and closure of purchase orders.</li><li>Monitor supplier commitments and proactively follow up on open orders to ensure on-time delivery.</li><li>Support production requirements by managing shortages, material escalations, and critical supply situations.</li><li>Collaborate with suppliers to resolve delivery, quantity, documentation, invoicing, and quality-related issues.</li><li>Maintain accurate purchasing data within ERP systems, including lead times, confirmations, delivery schedules, and purchasing information records.</li><li>Coordinate with Planning and Manufacturing teams to prioritize material needs and mitigate potential supply risks.</li><li>Monitor supplier operational performance, including on-time delivery, responsiveness, and adherence to commitments.</li><li>Support inventory optimization initiatives by balancing material availability and inventory levels.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement activities related to procurement processes, supplier communication, and operational efficiency.</li></ul><div>Your Background<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Procurement, or a related field.</li><li>2-5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, buying, or supply chain roles.</li><li>Experience managing purchase orders and supplier relationships in a manufacturing or operations environment.</li><li>Proficiency with procurement and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.</li><li>Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.</li><li>Solid understanding of supply chain, inventory management, and purchasing principles.</li></ul>More About Us<ul><li>At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing the world's energy system to be more sustainable, flexible, and secure.</li><li>We foster an inclusive and collaborative culture where diverse perspectives help drive innovation and success.</li><li>We invest in our people through global career opportunities, professional development programs, and meaningful work that makes a lasting impact.</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans</li><li>Retirement Savings – 401(k) with company match and additional contributions</li><li>Paid Time Off – Flexible PTO, paid holidays</li><li>Professional Growth – Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs</li><li>Family Support – Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits</li></ul></div>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Equal Employment OpportunityHitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individualswith disabilities. Accessibility and reasonable accommodationProtected 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.This accommodation channel 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. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as <a href="https://www.hitachi.com/en-us/gdpr">Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.</a>

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