Strategic Buyer

Hitachi
On-site
Regular employment
2 - 15 years of experience
Full Time
Sevlievo, Bulgaria
Responsibilities
Location:
Sevlievo, Gabrovo, BulgariaJob ID:
R0082275Date Posted:
2025-03-05Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY BULGARIA EOODProfession (Job Category):
Customer Service & Contact Center OperationsJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
The Opportunity
Hitachi Energy is currently looking for a Strategic Buyer to join our team in Sevlievo, Bulgaria. This team seeks a skilled and motivated individual responsible for managing all of the purchasing activities related to her/his category that are in line with the respective purchasing strategy in her/his region.
How you’ll make an impact:
- Identifies new suppliers in cooperation with relevant category team. Qualifies new suppliers in cooperation with Supplier Quality and Engineering specialists;
- Negotiates agreements with main suppliers, and periodically renews pricelists, terms and conditions;
- Adapts corporate contractual framework to the local business needs. Recommends frame agreements to management, and executes upon approval;
- Analyzes and evaluates bids in order to determine the optimal value;
- Supports bid and proposal teams by providing relevant market information;
- Overseeing supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, lead time) and resolving performance issues;
- Aligns supplier orders with customer requirements (based on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)/project requirements) in terms of content, quality, delivery, sustainability and price;
- Conducts all SCM activities for goods and services in accordance with policies and procedures;
- Ensures the global supplier relationship management platform is updated and the suppliers in the scope of responsibilities are qualified accordingly.
Your background:
- A Bachelor's degree in Economics, Engineering or similar field;
- At least 2 years of experience in Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain;
- Experience with an ERP system will be an advantage;
- Experience in Project Management would be a plus;
- Good level in English; Strong negotiation skills;
- Good time management and task prioritization;
- A high level of self-motivation, curiosity and desire to learn about new technologies;
- A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and strong communication skills.
What we offer
- 13th salary;
- Monthly food vouchers;
- Supplementary health insurance;
- Organized transport;
- Additional bonuses.
More about us
Join Hitachi Energy and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy!
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!