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At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact on our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation
We are looking for a Senior Project Buyer or a Strategic Buyer to bolster our supply chain team. Let's move forward into the future, at Hitachi Energy, where innovation is core to our business. Our technology centers continuously push the boundaries of technology to create next generation products and solutions that require a high level of creativity.
We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with so don’t hesitate to apply even though you don’t fulfil all requirements.
Your responsibilities
You will be involved in obtaining suitable offers during the tender and execution phases of the project, such as raw materials, semi-finished products, contracting for production and/or assembly.
You will be managing and controlling the procurement process, such as strategic sourcing, supplier evaluation, and selection.
You will be supporting on further developing the procurement order process and contract administration.
Initiating supplier performance management, aiming to improve operational supplier performance.
Managing the vendor qualification process, negotiating, and contracting with suppliers and subcontractors along with handling non-conformities and any resulting potential claims.
Supplier relationship management includes managing supplier risks, developing suppliers, conducting supplier audits, and coordinating supplier or part or component qualifications.
Managing projects or processes, working independently with limited supervision, coaching, and assessing the work of professionals from SCM or other stakeholders.
You will be utilizing and applying continuous improvement processes.
Developing and improving a strategic supplier portfolio based on various commodities.
You will closely be engaging with our European SCM hub.
Works closely and intensively with functions such as engineering, HSE, QA, and Project Management.
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
You have a minimum 5 years of work experience in supply chain and/or project procurement.
A Senior Professional applies proven knowledge in the field, typically acquired through specific education or training such as NEVI and work experience.
Affinity with technology, such as electrical or electromechanical manufacturing, is considered a plus.
Knowledge of the market and suppliers with excellent negotiation skills.
Must be able to clearly communicate supply chain objectives and deliver results.
Strong teamwork, able to combine strategic thinking with tactical daily work.
Knowledge of ERP systems and proficiency in SAP is a plus.
Fluency in English both written and verbal with Dutch native speaker.
More about us
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’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. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 40,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com
