Procurement Specialist

General Information:

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Buyer for its Jefferson City, MO location. This role is responsible for the timely and cost-effective acquisition of quality materials, supplies, and resources necessary. It also includes coordinating with associated groups and leading the resolution of purchasing problems.

Your Responsibilities:

• Responsible for P2P for MRP controller.

• Ensures the availability of inventory to meet the forecasted demand and optimize on-time delivery, lead time to customer, and net working capital. Segments the portfolio of materials through an ABC/XYZ analysis, product lifecycle management, and supplier agreement.

• Defines inventory policies according to this segmentation.

• Collaborates with suppliers and category managers to optimize cost, submit requests for quotation and drive cost savings projects.

• Calculates and maintains in SAP the inventory parameters and replenishment strategies such as safety stock, reorder point, lot size, and lead time.

• Monitors and controls the Procure-to-Pay process and is prepared to perform such activities as escalation and expediting are required.

• Supports and leads the Sales and Operations Planning process.

• Partners with critical internal and external suppliers to align forecasting of materials. Initiates continuous improvement programs to support planning and fulfillment strategy.

• Supports Inventory Control and RCCM that may lead to improved packaging etc by the vendor.

• Works with suppliers to improve on-time delivery performance, and resolve non-conformance issues.

• Analyzes and evaluates bids/pricelists to determine optimal value.

• Support supplier negotiations as needed to achieve cost savings targets.

• 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:

• Bachelor's Degree for entry-level and up to 2 years of experience OR Associate's degree and 4+ years of experience; OR High School Diploma/GED and 6+ years of experience.

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States Experience.