Purchase Engineer

Hitachi Energy is currently looking for a Purchase Engineer for team of High Voltage Business Unit of the Hitachi Energy located at , Maneja Vadodara, India. 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. 

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

• Ensure efficiency and effectiveness of production processes to meet end customer demand.

• Result Oriented, with proven track record in Production processes.

• The successful candidate for this position has experience in the manufacturing industry and an strong understanding of supply chain management concepts.
• Independent able to handle import and local procurement process.
• Should have exposer of basic material planning based on continuous production planning.
• Candidate should have core experience of purchase and logistics management of various commodities used in industry
• Knowledge of GST, VAT, custom clearance and other taxations is must.
• Good analytical skills with proven experience in cost cutting / cost saving activities are desirable
• Must be familiar with ERP and SAP environment and basic experience of tools like lean manufacturing, KANBAN.
• Comprehensive knowledge of commodities in the area of specialization Proper record management.
• Along with Purchase Engineer job, Candidate has to look after the LLH activity on shop floor such as 5 S, Tier meetings, problem solving etc. Safety activity such ABRA preparation, hazard closure, LSR awareness safety audits preparations.
• Sound interpersonal skills. Inventory management. Good written and verbal communication skills.
• 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

Your Background

• Knowledge of import and export Material Handling
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Sound interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of SAP MM / PP Module
• Well versed with MS Office
• Strong Follow up and Expedite Materials skills
• Basic knowledge of engineering drawing.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required