Senior Purchasing Manager

Step into a leadership role where your expertise drives operational excellence. As a Senior Purchasing Manager at Hitachi Energy, you’ll lead factory-level purchasing activities that keep production running seamlessly. This is your chance to influence supplier strategies, optimize costs, and champion sustainable supply chain practices. You’ll work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement. If you’re passionate about building strong supplier partnerships and delivering results that matter, this role offers the perfect platform for your skills to shine.

• Manage end-to-end purchasing for direct materials and factory services.
• Ensure timely material availability to meet production schedules.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local and regional suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules to optimize costs.
• Monitor supplier performance and lead audits when needed.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through strategic sourcing.
• Utilize ERP systems (e.g., SAP) for purchase order management and reporting.
• Lead and develop a team of buyers and analysts to achieve factory goals.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of purchasing/procurement experience, including 3+ years in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of direct material sourcing and MRP systems.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Preferred certifications: CPP, CPIM, Lean Six Sigma.

• At Hitachi Energy, we invest in your growth through learning and development opportunities.
• Join a global team committed to innovation, sustainability, and collaboration.
• Experience a culture that values diversity and empowers you to make an impact.

Location Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Job type Full time

Experience Management

Job function Supply Chain

Contract Regular

Publication date

Reference number R0112399

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

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