Material Purchaser

Hitachi Energy is currently looking for a Material Planner for the High Voltage Business to join their team in Savli , Gujarat. This team seeks a skilled and motivated individual.  Hitachi Energy is a leader in high-voltage technology, offering a wide range of high-voltage products up to 1,200-kilovolt (kV) helping enhance the safety, reliability and efficiency of power networks while minimizing environmental impact. Our technology leadership continues to facilitate innovations in power transmission, enabling smart grids and enhancing eco-efficiency.

Hitachi Energy’s EconiQ™ high-voltage portfolio eliminates SF6 with reliable and scalable solutions for the lowest carbon footprint. The EconiQ line has achieved two world’s first – the replacement of SF6 in existing high-voltage equipment called EconiQ retrofill and the breakthrough SF6-free 420 kV circuit-breaker. Hitachi Energy has placed sustainability at the heart of its Purpose and is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. 

The ideal candidate must enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment. He or she must be flexible to accommodate business requirements and experience in working with diverse groups and cultures. The ability to multitask & delivers within timelines is essential. The candidate will have excellent communications skills.

• Should work as Focal Point of material planning and Procurement

• Quick learner, Result Oriented, with proven track record in handling material Planning and Purchase.

• Coordination with various cross functional stakeholders.

• Develop an efficient and accurate system for monitoring all open purchase orders.

• Deliver a weekly purchase order report to management that indicates the vendor invoice number for all closed purchase orders.

• Work with the inventory management team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned purchase orders and report any back-ordered or missing products.

• Assist in maintaining proper inventory levels of materials used on a regular basis.

• Ensure timely material availability from Import and Local source with required documents like Material TCs and Inspection report to ensure seamless production and timely deliveries to Customer.

• Reduce stock obs. By ensure correct quantity procurement and finding avenues to reduce the same.

• Follow Customer demand plan and material procurement strategy to plan long lead time items and ensure timely availability.

• Prepare master tracking sheet for mfg. plan assigned to you and release real time material availability report.

• To handle CAPEX, Indirect and Consumable along with regular production parts

• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

• BE/Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical.
• 5 to 8 years of experience.
• Advance knowledge in SAP MM Module
• Highly proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Power BI is an added advantage
• Thorough understanding of MRP/ERP systems, Materials Management standards & procedures JIT principles (Kanban, pull system)
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required