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Strategic buyer

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Strategic buyer

Brno, Czech Republic

We are looking for a new team member to our team of buyers in production of GIS technology (gas-insulated switchgears).

As a new colleague, you will be assigned a portfolio of materials (casted &welded) and suppliers mainly from abroad (Europe and Asia).

As a Strategic buyer you will be responsible for materials according to required technical specification, price, delivery schedule and terms. You will ensure purchasing activities align with corporate purchasing policies and procedures.

Your responsibilities:

  • You will identify new suppliers in cooperation with relevant category team.
  • Negotiation of agreements with main suppliers, and periodically renew price list, terms and conditions.
  • Analyze and evaluate bids in order to determine the optimal value.
  • Support bid and proposal teams by providing relevant market information.
  • Track goods received to verify appropriate delivery and ensure invoice processing.
  • Oversee supplier performance (on time delivery, quality, lead time.
  • Initiate supply orders in the system, confirm delivery with suppliers, monitor and track supplier performance to purchase order requirements.
  • Align supplier orders with customer requirements (based on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)/project requirements) in term s of content, quality, delivery, sustainability and price.
  • Conduct all Supply Chain activities for all goods and services in accordance with policies and procedures.

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What we expect from you:

  • Fluent in English and Czech, German is an advantage
  • At least one year of experience in procurement
  • Knowledge of market trends and practices in purchase & supply chain
  • Very good communication skills
  • Ability to build relationship and partnership with suppliers
  • Sourcing execution and negotiation activities
  • Experience with Excel, MS Office

What we can offer:

  • 7,5 hours working day
  • Birthday day off
  • 5 weeks of vacation
  • Meal vouchers in amount of 100 CZK per a day
  • Pension insurance contribution
  • Cafeteria bonus scheme in amount of 7.000 CZK per year
  • Loyalty award
  • More paid days for a private occasion
  • Flexible working hours
  • After training you can work mostly from home

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Client-provided location(s): Brno, Czechia
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-95689
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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