Senior Procurement

Job description

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. Hitachi Energy's Grid Integration business unit has delivered more than 4,000 projects over the last 15 years. Our Grid Integration portfolio spans a wide range of transmission and substation applications, which facilitate reliable and efficient system integration of the future digital electric network with minimum environmental impact.

We incorporate the integrated systems, solutions and services of our business' DC and AC fields, including HVDC, Substations, FACTS, Grid and Power Quality solutions such as offshore wind connections, and Semiconductors. We offer Power Consulting for key segments in the energy system, such as renewables, transmission distribution and as well as e-transportation solutions.

How you’ll make an impact

• You will be responsible for providing sourcing and procurement services to clients, and manage the entire sourcing and procurement cycle covering all activities from sourcing and purchasing through to settlement.
• You will source diverse and competitive sources of raw materials, utilities and other services, ensure the availability of materials in the supply chain as scheduled, and maintain inventory at minimum acceptable levels.
• You will monitor inventory requests, production schedules and purchase requisitions to coordinate purchasing activities that fulfil current and anticipated demand for materials and services.
• You will collect suppliers’ quotations and examine bids, identify and select suppliers that meet the organization’s standards of price, quality and delivery, negotiate terms, and manage supplier relationships.
• You will apply advanced knowledge of the job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience, manage projects and processes, work independently with limited supervision, coach and review the work of lower level professionals, and resolve difficult and sometimes complex problems.
• You will be responsible for ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Bachelor degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or business management.
• Minimum 3 years of mechanical or electrical product purchasing/sourcing experience.
• Experience with international terms of trade
• Strong communication and problem solving skills
• Be familiar with MS Word, Excel;

Fluent English More about us

• We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules) :
• Up to 30 days full paid leaves per year
• Flexible Benefit program (Supplementary Pensions included)
• Medical Insurance(outpatient and inpatient)
• Long service awards
• Flexible Working(subject to role) Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome

Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested – don’t delay, apply today! All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner: Alice Zhao, WeChat: alicezhao2020.