Operational Buyer

Job Description

How You’ll Make An Impact

• You will contribute to the successful execution of procurement operations by ensuring accurate and compliant processing of purchase requisitions, enabling timely conversion into purchase orders aligned with business requirements and corporate policies. Through diligent validation and data accuracy, you will support a robust and efficient Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process.
• You will play a key role in securing material availability by proactively managing purchase orders, closely collaborating with suppliers and ensuring alignment with production schedules and project requirements. Your focus on on-time delivery and adherence to agreed terms will directly support operational continuity and customer satisfaction.
• By actively monitoring order confirmations, tracking goods receipt and supporting invoice verification processes, you will enhance transparency, improve financial accuracy and contribute to timely payment cycles. Your coordination with cross-functional stakeholders, including planning, logistics, and finance, will ensure seamless execution across the supply chain.
• You will drive issue resolution by identifying and addressing deviations related to cost, quality, delivery and specifications. Through structured communication and collaboration with suppliers, you will ensure timely resolution of discrepancies, minimizing operational risks and supporting continuous improvement.
• You will also contribute to supplier performance management and risk mitigation by leveraging digital tools such as SAP and SAP Ariba, supporting vendor evaluation, and ensuring engagement with qualified and approved suppliers in line with company strategy.
• Through your proactive approach, operational discipline and strong stakeholder engagement, you will enhance supply chain reliability, improve operational efficiency, and contribute to achieving business objectives in a sustainable and compliant manner.
• Your background

Requirements - Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Background in commercial or technical fields with purchasing experience.
• 5+ years of experience in operational purchasing or a comparable position.
• Proficiency in MS Office and SAP, especially SAP MM.
• Reliable, independent, and detail-focused team player with a problem-solving mindset.
• Good understanding of procurement principles and best practices.
• Compliance and ethics oriented.
• Fluent in English, with other languages being an advantage.
• 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.