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Procurement Specialist

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all.  We are advancing the world’s energy system to be more sustainable, flexible, and secure, and we collaborate with customers and partners to enable a sustainable energy future – for today’s generations and those to come.
At Hitachi Energy, whether you are a pioneer confronting the market, an engineer driving technological innovation, or an enabler enhancing organizational effectiveness – this is where your unique value converges. Your professional expertise will transcend conventional boundaries, making extraordinary contributions to our collective evolution. 

How you’ll make an impact

1. You will Review Purchase Requisitions (PR) from plants, create and release Purchase Orders (POs) to suppliers according to the SOPs and send PO related technical requires/drawings to suppliers if necessary.

2. You will be tracking the order acknowledgement (OA) and maintaining it in SAP timely and manage open orders and coordinate with suppliers to ensure On-Time Delivery (OTD).

3. You will handling PO rescheduling timely and monitoring the shortage risk, escalating to stakeholders and manage PO change requests from plants and suppliers, coordinating both sides to ensure clear communication and alignment.

4. You will maintain the related supporting documents in SAP and provide timely feedback to stakeholders and handle exceptions independently, including Non-Conformance Reports (NCR), Goods Receipt (GR) issues, invoice discrepancies, and ensure timely payments.

5. You will finish reports within agreed timelines and consistently achieve assigned KPIs and train junior buyers on operational skills and best practices.

6. You will manage purchasing complex issues, proactively drive performance improvement for underperforming suppliers and champion Hitachi Energy’s values of Safety and Integrity in all daily activities.

7. You will be responsible for ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

8. 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

1. You hold a bachelor’s degree in Economics, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field.

2. Required with 3+ years of purchasing experience in large-scale industrial manufacturing plants.

3. CET-4 or above, with fluent English listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

4. Proficient in SAP/Oracle ERP systems.

5. Excellent communication skills with a strong customer service mindset; detail-oriented and patient.

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) :

1. Up to 30 days full paid leaves per year
2. Flexible Benefit program (Supplementary Pensions included)
3. Medical Insurance(outpatient and inpatient)
4. Long service awards
5. 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.

Location Xiamen, Fujian, China
Job type Full time
Experience Experienced
Job function Supply Chain
Contract Regular
Publication date 2026-06-22
Reference number R0130632

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.