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.
Your Responsibilities
1. You will review Purchase Requisitions (PR) from plants, create and release Purchase Orders (POs) to suppliers according to the SOPs.
2. You will Send PO related technical requires/drawings to suppliers if necessary.
3. You will track the order acknowledgement (OA) and maintain it in SAP timely.
4. You will manage open orders and coordinate with suppliers to ensure On-Time Delivery (OTD).
5. You will handle PO rescheduling timely and monitor the shortage risk, escalate to stakeholders.
6. You will manage PO change requests from plants and suppliers, coordinating both sides to ensure clear communication and alignment. Maintain the related supporting documents in SAP and provide timely feedback to stakeholders.
7. You will handle exceptions independently, including Non-Conformance Reports (NCR), Goods Receipt (GR) issues, invoice discrepancies, and ensure timely payments.
8. You will finish reports within agreed timelines and consistently achieve assigned KPIs.
9. You will train junior buyers on operational skills and best practices.
10. You will manage purchasing complex issues, proactively drive performance improvement for underperforming suppliers.
11.You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
12. 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
1. Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field.
2. 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.
