Location:Alamo, Tennessee, United States of AmericaJob ID: R0144865Date Posted:2026-09-17Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):Production &amp; Skilled TradesJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:<div>The OpportunityAre you ready to lead a high-impact purchasing team and help drive operational excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Hitachi Energy in Alamo, Tennessee is looking for a Purchasing Team Leader to oversee procurement activities that support our manufacturing operations and supply chain performance.In this role, you will guide a team of purchasing professionals, build strong supplier partnerships, and help ensure materials and services are delivered efficiently, cost-effectively, and in alignment with business objectives. You'll collaborate across planning, inventory, operations, and leadership teams to develop sourcing strategies, improve supplier performance, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.This is an exciting opportunity for a procurement professional who thrives on leading teams, driving results, and influencing business success through strategic purchasing practices. If you are passionate about supply chain excellence and enjoy working in a collaborative environment where your ideas can make a difference, we want to hear from you.How You'll Make an Impact<ul><li>Lead and support a team of buyers responsible for plant purchasing activities.</li><li>Develop strong relationships with suppliers and negotiate favorable terms.</li><li>Review purchasing contracts and purchase orders to ensure policy compliance.</li><li>Manage procurement processes for materials, equipment, and supplies.</li><li>Partner with Planning and Inventory teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.</li><li>Resolve supplier concerns and support effective vendor management.</li><li>Evaluate bids, supplier proposals, and sourcing strategies.</li><li>Monitor market trends, purchasing performance, and departmental budgets.</li></ul>Your Background<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.</li><li>Experience leading purchasing, procurement, or supply chain activities.</li><li>Knowledge of supplier management, sourcing, and contract administration.</li><li>Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems preferred.</li><li>Must be authorized to work in the United States.</li></ul>More About Us<ul><li>At Hitachi Energy, you'll be part of a global team advancing a sustainable energy future through innovation and collaboration.</li><li>We invest in professional growth through continuous learning, leadership development, and career advancement opportunities.</li><li>Our culture is built on safety, integrity, inclusion, and empowering people to make a meaningful impact every day.</li></ul></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 Supervisor

Location:Alamo, Tennessee, United States of AmericaJob ID: R0144865Date Posted:2026-09-17Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):Production &amp; Skilled TradesJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:<div>The OpportunityAre you ready to lead a high-impact purchasing team and help drive operational excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Hitachi Energy in Alamo, Tennessee is looking for a Purchasing Team Leader to oversee procurement activities that support our manufacturing operations and supply chain performance.In this role, you will guide a team of purchasing professionals, build strong supplier partnerships, and help ensure materials and services are delivered efficiently, cost-effectively, and in alignment with business objectives. You'll collaborate across planning, inventory, operations, and leadership teams to develop sourcing strategies, improve supplier performance, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.This is an exciting opportunity for a procurement professional who thrives on leading teams, driving results, and influencing business success through strategic purchasing practices. If you are passionate about supply chain excellence and enjoy working in a collaborative environment where your ideas can make a difference, we want to hear from you.How You'll Make an Impact<ul><li>Lead and support a team of buyers responsible for plant purchasing activities.</li><li>Develop strong relationships with suppliers and negotiate favorable terms.</li><li>Review purchasing contracts and purchase orders to ensure policy compliance.</li><li>Manage procurement processes for materials, equipment, and supplies.</li><li>Partner with Planning and Inventory teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.</li><li>Resolve supplier concerns and support effective vendor management.</li><li>Evaluate bids, supplier proposals, and sourcing strategies.</li><li>Monitor market trends, purchasing performance, and departmental budgets.</li></ul>Your Background<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.</li><li>Experience leading purchasing, procurement, or supply chain activities.</li><li>Knowledge of supplier management, sourcing, and contract administration.</li><li>Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems preferred.</li><li>Must be authorized to work in the United States.</li></ul>More About Us<ul><li>At Hitachi Energy, you'll be part of a global team advancing a sustainable energy future through innovation and collaboration.</li><li>We invest in professional growth through continuous learning, leadership development, and career advancement opportunities.</li><li>Our culture is built on safety, integrity, inclusion, and empowering people to make a meaningful impact every day.</li></ul></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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