高级采购经理

Location: Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America Job ID: R0145041 Date Posted: 2026-09-16 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Customer Service & Contact Center Operations Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: Step into a leadership role where your expertise drives operational excellence and supports the future of sustainable energy. As a Senior Purchasing Manager at Hitachi Energy, you will lead factory-level purchasing and procurement activities that are critical to maintaining production continuity and achieving business objectives. This is an exciting opportunity to influence sourcing strategies, strengthen supplier partnerships, and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain. In this role, you will oversee purchasing operations for direct materials and services, ensuring the right materials are available at the right time while balancing quality, cost, and delivery expectations. You will collaborate closely with manufacturing, engineering, operations, and global sourcing teams, including support teams based in India, to create efficient and scalable procurement processes. Your leadership will help develop a high-performing team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines. If you are passionate about procurement leadership, supplier relationship management, and developing people while driving measurable business results, this role offers an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact within a global organization. How You'll Make an Impact Lead end-to-end purchasing activities for direct materials, indirect spend, and factory services. Ensure material availability to support production schedules and operational requirements. Develop and execute sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance. Build strong partnerships with local, regional, and global suppliers while managing commercial negotiations. Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, finance, and operations teams to align procurement objectives with business goals. Utilize SAP and other ERP systems to manage procurement transactions, reporting, and process improvements. Lead, coach, and develop a team of purchasing professionals while fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture. Partner effectively with global support teams, including colleagues in India, to improve efficiency and service delivery. Your Background Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field. 10+ years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment. Proven leadership experience managing or leading procurement teams and cross-functional initiatives. Strong knowledge of the end-to-end procure-to-pay process, including sourcing, purchase order management, supplier management, receiving, and invoicing. Experience working with SAP and other ERP systems in a manufacturing environment. Strong negotiation, supplier relationship management, communication, and problem-solving skills. More About Us At Hitachi Energy, you'll have access to ongoing learning, leadership development, and career growth opportunities within a global organization. Join a diverse and collaborative team committed to advancing a sustainable energy future through innovation and operational excellence. Be part of a culture that values inclusion, continuous improvement, and empowering people to make a meaningful impact every day. 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. Accessibility and reasonable accommodation 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. 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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. 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