Tender Project Procurement Specialist | Raleigh, United States of America

As a Project Procurement Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering large-scale EPC programs that support stronger, smarter, and greener power grids. In this role, you will manage end-to-end project procurement activities, from project handover sourcing strategy through project execution and closeout. You will own the Project Procurement Plan (PPP), support critical sourcing and supplier activities, drive On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance on critical equipment, and help ensure cost, schedule, and quality targets are achieved. Working closely with Project Management, Engineering, Project Controls, Construction, Quality, Legal, Finance, Category Management, and global supply chain teams, you will contribute to the successful delivery of power infrastructure projects. You will gain exposure to complex procurement planning, supplier quality processes, logistics coordination, scheduling, risk management, and project execution in a fast-paced environment. Your work will directly support the reliable delivery of equipment and services required to build and modernize power infrastructure that helps deliver affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy.

How You'll Make an Impact
The Opportunity
As a Project Procurement Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering large-scale EPC programs that support stronger, smarter, and greener power grids. In this role, you will manage end-to-end project procurement activities, from project handover sourcing strategy through project execution and closeout. You will own the Project Procurement Plan (PPP), support critical sourcing and supplier activities, drive On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance on critical equipment, and help ensure cost, schedule, and quality targets are achieved. Working closely with Project Management, Engineering, Project Controls, Construction, Quality, Legal, Finance, Category Management, and global supply chain teams, you will contribute to the successful delivery of power infrastructure projects. You will gain exposure to complex procurement planning, supplier quality processes, logistics coordination, scheduling, risk management, and project execution in a fast-paced environment. Your work will directly support the reliable delivery of equipment and services required to build and modernize power infrastructure that helps deliver affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy.

How You'll Make an Impact

Build and manage Project Procurement Plans (PPP) aligned with project schedules, engineering deliverables, and procurement milestones.

Support RFI and RFQ activities and support technical and commercial evaluations in collaboration with Supply Chain, Project Management, and Engineering teams.

Identify, communicate, and mitigate supply, logistics, capacity, quality, and schedule risks throughout project execution.

Support sourcing, contracting, supplier communication, and commercial negotiations for project-specific materials and services.

Execute expediting activities, monitor supplier milestones, and drive recovery plans to support On-Time Delivery targets.

Coordinate supplier quality activities, including ITPs, FAT/SAT requirements, documentation management, and NCR/SNCRP closure support.

Publish procurement dashboards, monitor project performance metrics, and support continuous improvement and supplier performance initiatives.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field; 5-8 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

5+ years of supply chain or procurement experience within project environments such as EPC, grid integration, utilities, industrial, or similar industries.

Proven track record managing large-scale procurement plans and supporting complex project delivery requirements.

Hands-on experience with supplier quality processes, including ITPs, FAT/SAT, and NCR/SNCRP activities.

Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP or Oracle), scheduling tools (Primavera P6 or MS Project), and analytics tools such as Power BI and Excel.

Fluency in English, both written and verbal, with willingness to travel as required.

More About Us
In this role, you will have opportunities to work across global supply chain networks, collaborate with experienced professionals, and build expertise supporting complex power industry projects.

Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy

A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry

Health Care (medical, dental, vision, etc.)

Financial Wellbeing: (Employer sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance)

Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance

Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday)

Permissive Time Off: No accrued hours, take the time you need

Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, on-demand learning platforms

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

Location Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Job type Full time

Work arrangement Hybrid

Experience Experienced

Job function Supply Chain

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-10-14

Reference number R0148028

About Hitachi Energy
We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world's energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today's generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.

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