Location:
Alamo, Tennessee, United States of AmericaJob ID:
R0123922Date Posted:
2026-03-27Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):
Customer Service & Contact Center OperationsJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
The Opportunity
Join Hitachi Energy at an exciting moment of growth and transformation. As a Factory Procurement Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our manufacturing operations run seamlessly, sustainably, and cost‑effectively. This is a highly visible leadership role where your decisions directly influence production continuity, supplier performance, and operational excellence at the factory level.
You will be empowered to lead end‑to‑end purchasing activities for direct materials, MRO, and factory services—while shaping stronger supplier partnerships and driving continuous improvement. Working closely with production, planning, engineering, quality, logistics, and finance teams, you will turn supply chain strategy into daily operational impact.
At Hitachi Energy, procurement is more than purchasing—it is a strategic driver of reliability, innovation, and sustainability. This role offers the opportunity to build a high‑performing team, implement lean and digital procurement practices, and contribute to a resilient supply chain that supports our mission to advance a more sustainable energy future.
If you enjoy leading people, solving complex challenges, and influencing how products are built from the ground up, this role offers meaningful impact and long‑term growth.
How You’ll Make an Impact
Lead factory‑level purchasing for direct, indirect, and service needs
Ensure material availability to support production schedules
Build and manage strong supplier partnerships
Drive cost reduction through strategic sourcing and value engineering
Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules collaboratively
Monitor supplier quality, delivery, and performance metrics
Identify and mitigate supply, quality, and compliance risks
Develop and coach a team of buyers and purchasing analysts
Your Background
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience
Experience in a manufacturing or factory environment
Strong knowledge of direct materials, MRP, and factory operations
Proficiency with SAP or similar ERP systems
Strong analytical, negotiation, and people‑leadership skills
Preferred: CPP, CPIM, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent certifications
More About Us
Hitachi Energy is a global leader advancing a sustainable energy future
We offer meaningful careers with clear development and mobility paths
Our inclusive culture values collaboration, learning, and innovation
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.
Equal Employment Opportunity(EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Equal Employment Opportunity
Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals
with disabilities.
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