Buyer - Full time - Supply Chain Purchasing

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of AmericaJob ID: R0146701Date Posted:2026-10-15Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):Customer Service & Contact Center OperationsJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:Join Hitachi Energy as a Procurement Specialist and help drive operational excellence through strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, and people leadership. This is an exciting opportunity for a procurement professional who is passionate about delivering results, building high-performing teams, and creating value across the supply chain.You will lead procurement activities that directly support our manufacturing operations, ensuring material availability, supplier performance, and cost competitiveness. Working closely with production, engineering, quality, and supply chain partners, you will play a key role in balancing business priorities while maintaining strong supplier relationships and driving continuous improvement.In this leadership role, you will oversee a small procurement team, providing coaching, guidance, and development opportunities while remaining actively involved in strategic sourcing and supplier management activities. Your expertise in procurement processes, SAP systems, and team leadership will help strengthen supply chain performance and support Hitachi Energy's commitment to delivering innovative energy solutions around the world.How you'll make an impactManage procurement activities for direct materials, components, and manufacturing-related services.Utilize SAP to support purchasing, supplier management, and procurement reporting activities.Drive supplier performance improvements related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost.Lead sourcing initiatives, negotiations, and contract discussions to maximize value and reduce risk.Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure uninterrupted operations.Analyze procurement and supplier data to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.Your backgroundBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.5+ years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment.Experience using SAP to manage procurement and purchasing processes.Strong negotiation, supplier management, and relationship-building skills.More about usHitachi Energy is advancing a more sustainable, flexible, and secure energy future for customers around the world.We offer continuous development, leadership growth opportunities, and the potential for rewarding global career paths.Equal Employment Opportunity(EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesEqual 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 general inquiry form 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. 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. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.SummaryLocation: Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of AmericaType: Full time