Strategic Sourcing Specialist

The Opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy, a leader in transformer services, as a Strategic Sourcing Specialist! In this dynamic role, you'll develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure a reliable supply of materials, components, and services essential for transformer maintenance, repair, and modernization. Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to drive cost efficiency while upholding our commitment to quality and safety. Be part of a team that's powering the future with innovative solutions and sustainable practices.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Establish local Frame Agreements with service and parts suppliers.
• Develop and maintain price lists and standard terms and conditions.
• Manage supplier relationships, including risk management, development, auditing, and contracting.
• Monitor and maintain supplier performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to meet internal customer service needs.
• Develop pricing strategies across key MDF categories.
• Review and approve Purchase Orders.
• Initiate and support SCM process improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, preferably within transformer services or a related industry.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
• Excellent analytical abilities, with the capability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Familiarity with market trends in transformer services and the energy sector.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and manage stakeholders.
• Proficiency in procurement tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is a plus.
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.