Senior Local Procurement Buyer

About UsA career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.DescriptionHITACHI RAIL is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior Local Procurement Buyer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Pittsburgh, PA. Accountabilities:Ensure the formalizing of local procurement Services Agreements/Contracts in compliance with procurement delegated powersEnsure the respect of contract agreements by implementing procurement actions required to solve identified issues of suppliers (payments terms, variation order, contract clauses) in collaboration with global commodity units, if neededEnsure capitalization and sharing with Global Procurement Unit and main stakeholders (e.g. engineering, supply planning…) of knowledge related to the pend local commodity/category (e.g. vendor intelligence, market knowledge)Ensure the local procurement activities during bidding and execution in accordance with Procurement commodity strategy of AMERICAS RegionSupport the issue of local Procurement Annual Operating Plan for projects/bidSupport the implementation and compliance with Company relevant Processes and rules for the assigned geographical areaEnsure the definition and Implementation of the Local category/commodity sourcing strategy (including strategic alliances & pre-bid tie-ups)Ensure the implementation of RFI/RFP/RFQ process & projections to support bid preparations for relevant local procurement commodity/category in alignment with procurement internal processes and proceduresEnsure Procurement Risk Monitoring & Control for the assigned local procurement activities Ensure Supplier scouting to monitor and establish potential new Suppliers options, by providing price lists/catalogues and Capability benchmarkingEnsure the monitoring and reporting of economic and financial figures (budgeted v/s actual savings) for each assigned local commodity/categoryEnsure, according to the supply plan/project schedule and inputs received by SP, the implementation of all the procurement activities for relevant local commodity/categoryProvide monthly reports on Cost Savings and saving assessment mitigation planEnsure completeness of sourcing documentation check listRequired Skills/Knowledge:5-10 years of expertise within the Procurement/Supply ChainExperience with Framework AgreementsCommercial negotiationsSupplier qualification processes and methodsVendor rating/suppliers monitoringReportingPurchasing Processes and ProceduresBenchmarking and Risk ManagementIT Tools (MS Office, SAP, E-Auctions)Procurement Planning Methods Cost Controlling & Budgeting concepts/basicsNegotiation, analyzingDesired:CPSM is preferredEducation:Bachelor’s Degree in a Supply Chain or Rail Control engineering related fieldLanguage:English ProficiencyBenefits: Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities. #LI-DNIEqual Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesIf you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to View email address on click.appcast.io other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at .At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at