What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Entry Professional position at Hitachi Energy?
The opportunity
Are you ready to play a key role in shaping efficient, high-performing supply chains? This opportunity is perfect for someone who enjoys working with data, building supplier relationships, and driving smart purchasing decisions. As a Procurement & Purchasing Specialist, you will help ensure the right materials are available at the right time, cost, and quality—directly supporting operational success and customer satisfaction. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, sharpen your negotiation skills, and gain valuable exposure to end-to-end procurement processes in a dynamic environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and enjoy balancing analytical thinking with relationship management, this role offers an exciting platform to grow your career. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.
How You'll Make An Impact
As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.
For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.
The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.
Publication date : 2026-08-13
Are you ready to play a key role in shaping efficient, high-performing supply chains? This opportunity is perfect for someone who enjoys working with data, building supplier relationships, and driving smart purchasing decisions. As a Procurement & Purchasing Specialist, you will help ensure the right materials are available at the right time, cost, and quality—directly supporting operational success and customer satisfaction. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, sharpen your negotiation skills, and gain valuable exposure to end-to-end procurement processes in a dynamic environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and enjoy balancing analytical thinking with relationship management, this role offers an exciting platform to grow your career. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.
How You'll Make An Impact
- Manage purchase requests aligned with technical, cost, and delivery requirements
- Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment
- Collaborate with operations, engineering, and category teams to forecast demand
- Create and track purchase orders and supplier communications
- Maintain accurate ERP system data related to deliveries and transactions
- Coordinate with quality teams to verify product compliance and resolve issues
- Track supplier performance and support improvement actions
- Ensure timely receipt of goods and accurate invoice processing
- Bachelor’s degree or 1–2 years of purchasing or procurement experience
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
- Experience with MRP or ERP systems preferred
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- High attention to detail with solid organizational skills
- Effective communication and presentation capabilities
- More about us
- Join a global leader driving sustainable energy solutions and innovation
- Grow through continuous learning, development programs, and diverse career paths
- Be part of a collaborative, values-driven culture focused on safety and integrity
- Join a global leader driving sustainable energy solutions and innovation
- Grow through continuous learning, development programs, and diverse career paths
- Be part of a collaborative, values-driven culture focused on safety and integrity
As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.
For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.
The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.
Publication date : 2026-08-13