Procurement Specialist

Overview 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. Work Type: Onsite Location: Jefferson City, MO Responsibilities 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 Qualifications 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 Location Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America Job type Full time Experience Experienced Job function Supply Chain Contract Regular Publication date 2026-06-18 About Hitachi Energy Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies like high‑voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today. Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an HR Representative at View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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 Hitachi Energy’s career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an HR Representative at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Resumes and applications will not be accepted through this method. For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit this website. #J-18808-Ljbffr