Strategic Buyer

Location:

Hitachi, Ibaraki, Japan

Job ID:

R0131707

Date Posted:

2026-05-28

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY JAPAN, LTD.

Profession (Job Category):

Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy Service is a trusted lifecycle partner, providing customers with secure, sustainable, and innovative service solutions, globally.

Our Service offerings empower customers & partners to holistically manage the asset lifecycle—from start-of-life (e.g., Install & Commission), through services designed to strengthen operational-life (e.g., Upgrade, Repair & Extend), to end-of-life activities (e.g., Replace & Decommission).

How you’ll make an impact

• You will develop and implement sourcing strategies for defined material groups within the service business unit to achieve availability on time, cost savings, quality, and service level objectives.

• You will lead the procurement process for defined material groups, including identifying and selecting and developing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier performance.

• You will manage relationships with key suppliers to ensure timely delivery, quality, and compliance with contractual terms.

• You will conduct market research and analyze industry trends to identify new sourcing opportunities and potential risks.

• You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality, and project management to ensure procurement activities align with business requirements.

• You will drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

• You will ensure compliance with Hitachi Power Grids policies and procedures, as well as relevant laws and regulations.

• You will be responsible for ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

• 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 hold a bachelor's degree or above or equivalent in Engineering or Industrial Engineering or Business Administration.

• Years of experience required more than 3 years of working experience.

• Proficiency in languages like English & Japanese, other of advantage.

More about us

Working Conditions and benefits:

Working hours: 900-1730 (1hr break). Flex time is applicable.

Hybrid working style applicable.

Benefits:

• Employment insurance, industrial injury insurance, health insurance, pension insurance

• Paid leave

• Bereavement leave

• Wedding leave

• Maternity leave

• Spousal maternity leave

• Parental leave

• Nursing care leave

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to appl Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested – don’t delay, apply today!  All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner: Yini Cai, LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/yini-cai/

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