Buyer

**Location:** Bland, Virginia, United States of America **Job ID:** R0139573 **Date Posted:** 2026-08-11 **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 a global leader in energy innovation! At Hitachi Energy, we’re shaping the future of sustainable power—and we want you to be part of it. As a **Buyer**, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our operations run smoothly by sourcing the materials and services that power our success. This is more than a purchasing role—it's a chance to influence supplier relationships, drive cost efficiencies, and contribute to high-impact projects in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. If you're a proactive problem-solver with a passion for supply chain excellence, this is your opportunity to grow with a company that values integrity, innovation, and inclusion. **How you’ll make an impact** * Identify and qualify new suppliers in collaboration with category teams and engineering. * Lead competitive bid analysis to optimize total cost of ownership. * Manage supplier performance and resolve delivery or quality issues. * Support proposal teams with market insights and supplier recommendations. * Act as the primary contact for suppliers from order to invoice. * Align supplier orders with customer and project requirements. * Initiate and manage purchase orders using SAP systems. * Collaborate across teams to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement. * Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines**.** **Your background** * 3–5 years of purchasing or procurement experience. * Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering is preferred. * Proficiency in SAP and ERP systems. * Strong negotiation and communication skills. * Analytical mindset with the ability to multitask and prioritize. * Must have work authorization to work in the U.S. **More about us** * At Hitachi Energy, we champion diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning. * You'll have access to global career paths, mentorship, and cutting-edge projects that make a real-world impact. **_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**](https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question) **on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.** **This accommodation channel 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.** **Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment** **As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as** [**Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.**](https://www.hitachi.com/en-us/gdpr)