Hitachi Energy Ireland Limited
Providing innovative energy solutions for a sustainable, electrified future.
Buyer
Procure materials, negotiate contracts, manage orders and supplier performance.
Job Highlights
About the Role
You will request and evaluate supplier quotations, assess capabilities for high‑priority or complex products, and prepare bid comparisons to select qualified suppliers. Negotiating contracts, issuing and managing purchase orders, and monitoring supplier performance are core duties. Additionally, you will resolve non‑conformance claims, ensure compliance with legal and company standards, and recommend procurement technologies to improve efficiency. • Evaluate supplier quotations and assess capabilities for high‑priority or complex products. • Prepare bid comparisons and select qualified suppliers. • Negotiate contracts to secure optimal terms and conditions. • Issue and manage purchase orders in accordance with company policies. • Monitor supplier performance and proactively address issues. • Resolve non‑conformance claims and ensure compliance with legal and company standards. • Recommend and implement procurement technologies to improve efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸supplier evaluation
- ▸bid comparison
- ▸contract negotiation
- ▸purchase orders
- ▸supplier monitoring
- ▸procurement tech
What You Bring
Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field, with industry certifications such as CPSM or CPIM preferred. A minimum of three years’ manufacturing experience, strong negotiation and communication skills, and proficiency with procurement systems, Microsoft Office, SAP, and MRP/ERP platforms are required. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced setting is essential. • Hold a bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field (certifications such as CPSM or CPIM preferred). • Minimum three years of manufacturing experience with strong negotiation and communication skills. • Proficiency in procurement systems, Microsoft Office, SAP, and MRP/ERP platforms. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
Requirements
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸cpsm
- ▸cpim
- ▸3+ years
- ▸sap
- ▸negotiation
Work Environment
Office Full-Time