Hitachi

Supply Chain Manager - DTR

South Boston, Virginia, United States of America Full time

Location:

South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Job ID:

R0115953

Date Posted:

2026-01-07

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 and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainable energy solutions. As a Strategic Procurement Specialist, you’ll implement effective sourcing strategies aligned with our business goals and global Continuous Improvement Process Sourcing (CIPS) strategy. You’ll ensure suppliers have the capability and capacity to meet current and future requirements while driving alignment between local supply chain activities and global standards.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with proposal, project, and category teams to manage procurement for key projects, develop schedules, forecasts, and budgets, and oversee delivery processes to meet cost, quality, and timeline expectations. You’ll also lead initiatives to improve cost, quality, and delivery performance while leveraging global supplier relationship platforms to identify and engage high-performing partners.

This is your chance to make an impact in a dynamic, innovative environment where your expertise will help power a sustainable future. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

How You’ll Make an Impact

  • Implement sourcing strategies aligned with business and global CIPS objectives.
  • Collaborate with project teams to manage procurement schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
  • Drive improvements in cost, quality, delivery, and working capital.
  • Utilize global supplier relationship platforms for strategic sourcing.
  • Manage procurement planning, cost tracking, and risk mitigation.
  • Establish local agreements and maintain standard contract terms.
  • Guide and develop team members within SCM excellence guidelines.

Your Background

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement.
  • Strong knowledge of supply chain processes and global sourcing strategies.
  • Proven ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and procurement plans.
  • Experience with supplier relationship management platforms.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

More About Us

  • Be part of a global leader driving sustainable energy solutions.
  • Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.
  • Work in an inclusive, collaborative environment that values innovation.

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