Project buyer

Description: Career opportunities in Europe. Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader committed to solving global challenges by advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We operate in 90 countries with 45,000 people focused on delivering value through diversity and innovation.

Hitachi Energy’s Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service global product group provides grid connections and power quality solutions for a more sustainable, flexible, and secure energy system. We leverage our technology leadership, expertise, installed base, and global footprint to offer life-cycle value with low risk. Our customers span utilities, renewables, industry, transportation, data centers, and infrastructure. In Europe, our team includes more than 1,000 skilled professionals across 16 countries.

In Europe (HBUEU), diversity drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our technology and market position support growth targets in the energy transition, including current and emerging segments such as hydrogen, data centers, and e-mobility.

• You will be involved in obtaining suitable offers during the tender and execution phases of the project, including raw materials, semi-finished products, and contracting for production and/or assembly.
• You will manage and control the procurement process, including strategic sourcing, supplier evaluation, and selection.
• You will manage vendor qualification, negotiate, and contract with suppliers and subcontractors, and handle non-conformities and potential claims.
• You will support the further development of the procurement order process and contract administration.
• You will initiate Supplier Performance Management to improve operational supplier performance.
• Supplier Relationship Management: manage supplier risks, develop suppliers, conduct supplier audits, and coordinate supplier or part/component qualifications.
• You will manage projects or processes, work independently with limited supervision, coach and assess the work of professionals from SCM or other stakeholders.
• You will apply continuous improvement processes.
• Develop and improve a strategic supplier portfolio based on various commodities.
• Engage closely with our European SCM hub.
• Work closely with functions such as engineering, HSE, QA, and Project Management.

• Minimum 5 years of work experience in supply chain and/or project procurement.
• A Senior Professional applies proven knowledge in the field, typically through education or training (such as NEVI) and work experience.
• Affinity with technology, such as electrical or electromechanical manufacturing, is a plus.
• Knowledge of the market and suppliers with excellent negotiation skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate supply chain objectives and deliver results.
• Strong teamwork, with the ability to combine strategic thinking with tactical daily work.
• Knowledge of ERP systems; proficiency in SAP is a plus.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal) with Dutch native speaker preferred.

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