Procurement Specialist

Location: Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America Job ID: R0146701 Date Posted: 2026-10-15 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Customer Service & Contact Center Operations Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job 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. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines. 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. If you enjoy solving complex challenges, developing talent, and making a measurable impact in a collaborative manufacturing environment, this is an opportunity to grow your career with a global industry leader.

How you'll make an impact

• Manage 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 background

• Bachelor'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.
• Previous leadership experience with direct responsibility for 2-3 or more team members.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

More about us

• Hitachi Energy is advancing a more sustainable, flexible, and secure energy future for customers around the world.
• We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where innovation, learning, and teamwork drive success.
• 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 Disabilities

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