Hitachi Vantara Corporation

Project Supply Chain Specialist

Hitachi Vantara Corporation$70K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Work authorization in the United States required.
  • High school diploma with 10 years of experience, or associates degree with 5 years, or bachelor's degree with 3 years in supply chain, procurement, or project management.
  • 3-5 years of direct experience with suppliers in project-based supply chain roles.
  • Background in purchasing or project-related environments is essential.
  • Experience in supporting negotiations or commercial discussions.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the main liaison between project teams and suppliers during execution.
  • Coordinate deliveries with supply chain managers, engineers, and logistics.
  • Track deliveries to ensure compliance with time, cost, and quality standards.
  • Plan and manage supplier deliveries and internal coordination activities.
  • Engage suppliers in kick-off and clarification meetings to enhance communication.
  • Identify and address supplier delivery constraints and quality issues.
  • Collaborate within a team to manage assigned equipment or project responsibilities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Financial wellbeing support with a 401(k) program and life/disability insurance.
  • Family care benefits including legal, pet, and adoption assistance.
  • Generous leave programs for various life events and holidays.
  • Flexible work environment with hybrid arrangements based on business needs.
  • Permissive time off policy allowing employees to take needed time away.
  • Access to employee engagement initiatives and education development programs.
Full Job Description
Location:
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Job ID:
R0131123

Date Posted:
2026-06-12

Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):
Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Job Schedule:
Full time

Remote:
No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

As a Project Supply Chain Specialist supporting HVDC projects, you will coordinate supply chain activities during project execution, acting as the main point of contact between internal teams and suppliers. You will work closely with project supply chain managers, engineering, logistics, and documentation teams to ensure that equipment and related documentation are delivered according to agreed timelines, cost, and quality expectations. The role involves proactive planning, tracking supplier performance, and supporting issue resolution to maintain project progress. You will contribute to supplier coordination efforts including participation in kick-off and clarification meetings, while helping address delivery constraints and quality gaps. Through consistent follow-up and coordination across stakeholders, your work supports the timely availability of equipment essential for power transmission systems, contributing to stable and reliable grid operations and the execution of large-scale energy infrastructure projects.

How You'll Make an Impact
  • Act as the focal point between project teams and suppliers during project execution.
  • Coordinate with supply chain managers, engineers, logistics planners, and documentation teams to support deliveries.
  • Track equipment and documentation deliveries to ensure alignment with agreed time, cost, and quality.
  • Plan and follow up on supplier deliveries and internal coordination activities throughout execution.
  • Support supplier engagement through participation in kick-off and clarification meetings.
  • Work with project supply chain managers to address supplier delivery constraints and quality gaps.
  • Manage assigned equipment or project responsibilities within a collaborative team environment.
  • Responsible for ensuring 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.
  • Combination of education and experience such as a high school diploma or equivalent with 10 years of relevant experience, an associates degree with 5 years of relevant experience or a bachelor's degree with minimum of 3 years professional supply chain, procurement or project management experience.
  • 3 - 5 years of relevant experience working with suppliers and project-based supply chain activities.
  • Experience working in purchasing, supply chain, or project-based environments.
  • Experience supporting negotiations or commercial discussions.


More About Us
You will gain exposure to cross-functional collaboration on large-scale energy projects while supporting supply chain execution.
  • 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)
  • Hybrid Work Environment: This role operates in a hybrid work environment, with a combination of in-office and remote collaboration based on business needs.
  • 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


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