<p style="text-align:left;"><b>Location:</b></p>Raleigh, North Carolina, United States<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job ID:</b><span> </span></p>R0137155<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Date Posted:</b></p>2026-08-11<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Company Name:</b></p>HITACHI ENERGY USA INC<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Profession (Job Category):</b></p>Customer Service &amp; Contact Center Operations<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Schedule: </b></p>Full time<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Remote:</b></p>No<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Description:</b></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><h1>The Opportunity</h1><p>Join our Supply Chain Management team as a Strategic Buyer, where you will help ensure the reliable flow of materials and equipment that support our operations and the broader power industry. In this role, you will develop sourcing strategies, evaluate and manage suppliers, negotiate contracts, and coordinate procurement activities that contribute to cost, quality, and delivery performance. You will work closely with teams across planning, production, finance, and logistics to align procurement activities with operational priorities. Your work will help strengthen supply chain efficiency, support business performance, and enable timely execution of projects and operations. This position offers the opportunity to build expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, and procurement process improvement while collaborating with experienced professionals in a dynamic environment.</p><h1>How You’ll Make an Impact</h1><ul><li>Develop and implement sourcing strategies that support cost, quality, and supply chain efficiency goals.</li><li>Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers in alignment with organizational requirements and standards.</li><li>Negotiate contracts, pricing, and commercial terms to secure favorable supplier agreements.</li><li>Review market trends, supplier performance, and industry data to support purchasing activities.</li><li>Collaborate with planning, production, finance, and logistics teams to align procurement with operational needs.</li><li>Manage equipment deliveries and coordinate procurement activities to support business operations.</li><li>Monitor supplier relationships and performance while supporting risk mitigation efforts.</li><li>Maintain procurement records and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance processes and reduce costs.</li><li>Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.</li></ul><h1>Your Background</h1><ul><li>Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.</li><li>5 years of experience in strategic procurement.</li><li>Proven negotiation skills with a track record of securing cost-effective agreements.</li><li>Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.</li><li>Sound data interpretation and problem-solving capabilities.</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul><h1>More About Us</h1><p>In this role, you will have opportunities to expand your procurement and supply chain expertise while collaborating with experienced professionals who support critical operations across the power industry.</p><ul><li>Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy.</li><li>A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry.</li><li>Access to learning platforms and career development programs.</li><li>Attractive health and retirement benefits.</li><li>Paid leave and flexible work arrangements.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><h2></h2></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div></div></div><div><div></div><div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div><div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div></div></div><div><div></div><div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Equal Employment Opportunity</b> <b><span><span><span><span><span><span>(EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected</span></span></span></span></span></span> Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities </b></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p><b><br><br>Equal Employment Opportunity</b></p><p><b>Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals</b></p><p><b>with disabilities.</b></p><br><p><b>Accessibility and reasonable accommodation</b></p><p><b>Protected 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 </b><a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><b>general inquiry form</b></span></a><b> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</b></p><p><b>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.</b></p><br><p><b>Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment </b></p><p><b>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 </b><a href="https://www.hitachi.com/en-us/gdpr"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><b>Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.</b></span></a></p>

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Strategic Buyer

<p><b>Location:</b></p>Raleigh, North Carolina, United States<p></p><p><b>Job ID:</b><span> </span></p>R0137155<p></p><p><b>Date Posted:</b></p>2026-08-11<p></p><p><b>Company Name:</b></p>HITACHI ENERGY USA INC<p></p><p><b>Profession (Job Category):</b></p>Customer Service &amp; Contact Center Operations<p></p><p><b>Job Schedule: </b></p>Full time<p></p><p><b>Remote:</b></p>No<p></p><p><b>Job Description:</b></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><h1>The Opportunity</h1><p>Join our Supply Chain Management team as a Strategic Buyer, where you will help ensure the reliable flow of materials and equipment that support our operations and the broader power industry. In this role, you will develop sourcing strategies, evaluate and manage suppliers, negotiate contracts, and coordinate procurement activities that contribute to cost, quality, and delivery performance. You will work closely with teams across planning, production, finance, and logistics to align procurement activities with operational priorities. Your work will help strengthen supply chain efficiency, support business performance, and enable timely execution of projects and operations. This position offers the opportunity to build expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, and procurement process improvement while collaborating with experienced professionals in a dynamic environment.</p><h1>How You’ll Make an Impact</h1><ul><li>Develop and implement sourcing strategies that support cost, quality, and supply chain efficiency goals.</li><li>Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers in alignment with organizational requirements and standards.</li><li>Negotiate contracts, pricing, and commercial terms to secure favorable supplier agreements.</li><li>Review market trends, supplier performance, and industry data to support purchasing activities.</li><li>Collaborate with planning, production, finance, and logistics teams to align procurement with operational needs.</li><li>Manage equipment deliveries and coordinate procurement activities to support business operations.</li><li>Monitor supplier relationships and performance while supporting risk mitigation efforts.</li><li>Maintain procurement records and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance processes and reduce costs.</li><li>Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.</li></ul><h1>Your Background</h1><ul><li>Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.</li><li>5 years of experience in strategic procurement.</li><li>Proven negotiation skills with a track record of securing cost-effective agreements.</li><li>Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.</li><li>Sound data interpretation and problem-solving capabilities.</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul><h1>More About Us</h1><p>In this role, you will have opportunities to expand your procurement and supply chain expertise while collaborating with experienced professionals who support critical operations across the power industry.</p><ul><li>Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy.</li><li>A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry.</li><li>Access to learning platforms and career development programs.</li><li>Attractive health and retirement benefits.</li><li>Paid leave and flexible work arrangements.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><h2></h2></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div></div></div><div><div></div><div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div><div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div></div></div><div><div></div><div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Equal Employment Opportunity</b> <b><span><span><span><span><span><span>(EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected</span></span></span></span></span></span> Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities </b></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b><br /><br />Equal Employment Opportunity</b></p><p><b>Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals</b></p><p><b>with disabilities.</b></p><br /><p><b>Accessibility and reasonable accommodation</b></p><p><b>Protected 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 </b><a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question"><span><b>general inquiry form</b></span></a><b> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</b></p><p><b>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.</b></p><br /><p><b>Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment </b></p><p><b>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 </b><a href="https://www.hitachi.com/en-us/gdpr"><span><b>Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.</b></span></a></p>

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