Hitachi America

Senior Procurement Specialist

Hitachi America$80K — $95K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in operational purchasing, procurement, or a comparable role.
  • Strong working knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and purchasing best practices.
  • Experience with SAP, including SAP MM; SAP Ariba experience preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
  • Fluent in English with strong communication and problem-solving skills; additional language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Manage operational purchasing activities in alignment with technical, quality, delivery, and cost requirements.
  • Review and validate purchase requisitions for accuracy, completeness, approvals, and contract compliance.
  • Create, maintain, and manage purchase orders within ERP systems, ensuring accurate documentation and approvals.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to confirm orders, expedite deliveries, and ensure material availability.
  • Monitor supplier performance, including on-time delivery, quality, lead times, and responsiveness.
  • Resolve procurement, delivery, quality, invoice, and supply-related issues in partnership with vendors and internal stakeholders.
  • Utilize SAP Ariba tools to enhance supplier collaboration, support sourcing activities, and manage supplier risk.
  • Coordinate inbound transportation and track goods receipt to support timely invoice processing and production schedules.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
  • Retirement Savings – 401(k) with company match and additional contributions
  • Paid Time Off – Flexible PTO and paid holidays
  • Professional Growth – Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs
  • Family Support – Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits
Full Job Description

Location:

Hunker, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job ID:

Date Posted:

2026-07-13

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

How You'll Make an Impact
  • Manage operational purchasing activities in alignment with technical, quality, delivery, and cost requirements.

  • Review and validate purchase requisitions for accuracy, completeness, approvals, and contract compliance.

  • Create, maintain, and manage purchase orders within ERP systems, ensuring accurate documentation and approvals.

  • Collaborate with suppliers to confirm orders, expedite deliveries, and ensure material availability.

  • Monitor supplier performance, including on-time delivery, quality, lead times, and responsiveness.

  • Resolve procurement, delivery, quality, invoice, and supply-related issues in partnership with vendors and internal stakeholders.

  • Utilize SAP Ariba tools to enhance supplier collaboration, support sourcing activities, and manage supplier risk.

  • Coordinate inbound transportation and track goods receipt to support timely invoice processing and production schedules.

Your Background
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or a related field.

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in operational purchasing, procurement, or a comparable role.

  • Strong working knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and purchasing best practices.

  • Experience with SAP, including SAP MM; SAP Ariba experience preferred.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

  • Fluent in English with strong communication and problem-solving skills; additional language skills are a plus.

What We Offer
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans

  • Retirement Savings – 401(k) with company match and additional contributions

  • Paid Time Off – Flexible PTO and paid holidays

  • Professional Growth – Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs

  • Family Support – Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits

About Hitachi America

Hitachi America is a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., a Japanese multinational conglomerate. They provide a wide range of products and services, including information technology, power systems, and social infrastructure. They work with clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, transportation, and finance. They are committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and have implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact.
Learn more about Hitachi America
Size
368,247 employees
Industry
Founded
1959
NASDAQ

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