Location:Alamo, Tennessee, United States of AmericaJob ID: R0123922Date Posted:2026-03-27Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):Customer Service &amp; Contact Center OperationsJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:<div>The OpportunityJoin Hitachi Energy at an exciting moment of growth and transformation. As a Factory Procurement Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our manufacturing operations run seamlessly, sustainably, and cost‑effectively. This is a highly visible leadership role where your decisions directly influence production continuity, supplier performance, and operational excellence at the factory level.You will be empowered to lead end‑to‑end purchasing activities for direct materials, MRO, and factory services—while shaping stronger supplier partnerships and driving continuous improvement. Working closely with production, planning, engineering, quality, logistics, and finance teams, you will turn supply chain strategy into daily operational impact.At Hitachi Energy, procurement is more than purchasing—it is a strategic driver of reliability, innovation, and sustainability. This role offers the opportunity to build a high‑performing team, implement lean and digital procurement practices, and contribute to a resilient supply chain that supports our mission to advance a more sustainable energy future.If you enjoy leading people, solving complex challenges, and influencing how products are built from the ground up, this role offers meaningful impact and long‑term growth.How You’ll Make an Impact<ul><li>Lead factory‑level purchasing for direct, indirect, and service needs</li><li>Ensure material availability to support production schedules</li><li>Build and manage strong supplier partnerships</li><li>Drive cost reduction through strategic sourcing and value engineering</li><li>Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules collaboratively</li><li>Monitor supplier quality, delivery, and performance metrics</li><li>Identify and mitigate supply, quality, and compliance risks</li><li>Develop and coach a team of buyers and purchasing analysts</li></ul>Your Background<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field</li><li>5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience</li><li>Experience in a manufacturing or factory environment</li><li>Strong knowledge of direct materials, MRP, and factory operations</li><li>Proficiency with SAP or similar ERP systems</li><li>Strong analytical, negotiation, and people‑leadership skills</li><li>Preferred: CPP, CPIM, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent certifications</li></ul><div>More About Us<ul><li>Hitachi Energy is a global leader advancing a sustainable energy future</li><li>We offer meaningful careers with clear development and mobility paths</li><li>Our inclusive culture values collaboration, learning, and innovation</li></ul>Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.</div></div>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Equal Employment OpportunityHitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individualswith disabilities. Accessibility and reasonable accommodationProtected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.This accommodation channel is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as <a href="https://www.hitachi.com/en-us/gdpr">Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.</a>

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world&rsquo;s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries.

Purchasing Manager

Location:Alamo, Tennessee, United States of AmericaJob ID: R0123922Date Posted:2026-03-27Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):Customer Service &amp; Contact Center OperationsJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:<div>The OpportunityJoin Hitachi Energy at an exciting moment of growth and transformation. As a Factory Procurement Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our manufacturing operations run seamlessly, sustainably, and cost‑effectively. This is a highly visible leadership role where your decisions directly influence production continuity, supplier performance, and operational excellence at the factory level.You will be empowered to lead end‑to‑end purchasing activities for direct materials, MRO, and factory services—while shaping stronger supplier partnerships and driving continuous improvement. Working closely with production, planning, engineering, quality, logistics, and finance teams, you will turn supply chain strategy into daily operational impact.At Hitachi Energy, procurement is more than purchasing—it is a strategic driver of reliability, innovation, and sustainability. This role offers the opportunity to build a high‑performing team, implement lean and digital procurement practices, and contribute to a resilient supply chain that supports our mission to advance a more sustainable energy future.If you enjoy leading people, solving complex challenges, and influencing how products are built from the ground up, this role offers meaningful impact and long‑term growth.How You’ll Make an Impact<ul><li>Lead factory‑level purchasing for direct, indirect, and service needs</li><li>Ensure material availability to support production schedules</li><li>Build and manage strong supplier partnerships</li><li>Drive cost reduction through strategic sourcing and value engineering</li><li>Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules collaboratively</li><li>Monitor supplier quality, delivery, and performance metrics</li><li>Identify and mitigate supply, quality, and compliance risks</li><li>Develop and coach a team of buyers and purchasing analysts</li></ul>Your Background<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field</li><li>5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience</li><li>Experience in a manufacturing or factory environment</li><li>Strong knowledge of direct materials, MRP, and factory operations</li><li>Proficiency with SAP or similar ERP systems</li><li>Strong analytical, negotiation, and people‑leadership skills</li><li>Preferred: CPP, CPIM, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent certifications</li></ul><div>More About Us<ul><li>Hitachi Energy is a global leader advancing a sustainable energy future</li><li>We offer meaningful careers with clear development and mobility paths</li><li>Our inclusive culture values collaboration, learning, and innovation</li></ul>Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.</div></div>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Equal Employment OpportunityHitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individualswith disabilities. Accessibility and reasonable accommodationProtected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.This accommodation channel is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as <a href="https://www.hitachi.com/en-us/gdpr">Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.</a>

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