Procurement Engineer

The role of Procurement Manager at Hitachi Energy involves overseeing the procurement process and collaborating with internal stakeholders such as production, finance, engineering, and operations to ensure alignment of procurement activities with business needs. Your responsibilities will include preparing and issuing purchase orders, as well as ensuring material availability in accordance with manufacturing or project requirements. Monitoring and tracking orders to ensure timely delivery from suppliers is crucial, along with maintaining processes to evaluate supplier performance data related to delivery, quality, and more to identify areas for improvement. You will also be tasked with managing vendor relationships and monitoring supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and quality standards. To excel in this position, the ideal candidate should possess experience in the manufacturing industry and a solid understanding of procurement concepts. The ability to independently handle import and domestic procurement, along with expertise in basic material planning based on continuous production planning, is essential. Core experience in purchase and logistics management of various commodities used in the industry is highly desirable. Knowledge of GST, VAT, custom clearance, and other taxations is a must, while strong analytical skills and a track record in cost-cutting or cost-saving activities are advantageous. Familiarity with ERP systems like S4 HANA or SAP, as well as experience with tools such as lean manufacturing, KANBAN, and VMI, is beneficial. Living by Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity is paramount, emphasizing responsibility for your actions and demonstrating care for colleagues and the business. Additionally, ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines is a key aspect of the role. In terms of qualifications, a bachelor's degree or diploma in mechanical or electrical engineering is required, along with a minimum of 5-7 years of professional work experience in procurement. Proficiency in S4 HANA or SAP MM PP Module, as well as strong interpersonal skills and inventory management expertise, are vital for success in this role. Fluency in both spoken and written English is a prerequisite. Individuals with disabilities who require accessibility assistance or accommodations during the job application process can request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on the Hitachi Energy website. Please provide your contact information and specific details about the required accommodation to support you throughout the application process. This accommodation service is exclusively for job seekers with disabilities, and inquiries for other purposes will not be addressed.,