Junior Purchasing Specialist

At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable​ energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation

To strengthen our Supply Chain Management team, we are looking for a Procurement Specialist with English. Seize this unique opportunity to take an active part in shaping our center and grow together with the rapidly developing organization.

Your responsibilities

• Manages the day-to-day cooperation with a portfolio of international suppliers fulfilling the needs of both internal and external customer. Executes implementation of PL Strategy in alignment with relevant category team
• Tracks goods received to verify appropriate delivery and ensure invoice processing
• Oversees supplier performance (on time delivery, quality, lead time), and resolves performance issues
• Initiates supply orders in the system, confirms delivery with suppliers, monitors and tracks supplier performance to purchase order requirements
• Aligns supplier orders with customer requirements (based on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)/project requirements) in terms of content, quality, delivery, sustainability and price
• Conducts all Supply Chain activities for all goods and services in accordance with policies and procedures

Your background

• Bachelor's degree
• At least 2 years of experience in the following areas: Supply Chain Management/ Customer Service/ Accounts Payable
• Very good knowledge of English (B2/C1)
• Nice to have good knowledge of German (B2)
• Good Excel knowledge would be a strong plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills