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Location: Alamo, Tennessee, United States of America Job ID: R0123922 Date Posted: 2026-03-27 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Customer Service & Contact Center Operations Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job 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 Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support.