Procurement Program Specialist

About the Role

VID acts as a strategic hub for high‑technology alliances with global business partners and other Hitachi Group companies. The specialist will coordinate and drive strategic sourcing‑to‑contract (S2C) activities, aligning cross‑functional teams and facilitating the adoption of headquarters‑led indirect procurement strategies. The position emphasizes stakeholder coordination, program execution, and the translation of procurement strategy into actionable outcomes. Key responsibilities include communicating procurement program objectives, maintaining tracking files and status reports, and conducting market analyses to identify potential suppliers. The specialist will draft, review, and recommend revisions to various contracts, support communication channels with business units, and perform data analysis to measure program performance. Additional duties involve collaborating with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and Hitachi Group companies to streamline post‑award processes and fulfill business needs. • Communicate procurement program objectives and processes to business units and regional teams. • Maintain tracking files, milestones, and status reports for Direct IT and Indirect lines. • Conduct competitive market analysis to identify potential partners and suppliers. • Draft, review, and recommend revisions to domestic and international contracts (NDAs, licensing, distribution, reseller, purchasing). • Serve as a liaison for business units, gathering information, answering inquiries, and guiding program adoption. • Facilitate clear communication to strengthen internal and external relationships and support business development. • Analyze program data to assess performance and impact on business goals. • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to support post‑award processes and streamline transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸tracking files
• ▸market analysis
• ▸contract drafting
• ▸data analysis
• ▸stakeholder coordination
• ▸procurement strategy

What You Bring

Candidates must be highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable working in a multicultural environment. Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field, 3–5 years of experience in contract review or business development, strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, and excellent written and oral communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is required; English fluency is mandatory and Japanese language skills are a plus. • Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field. • 3–5 years of experience in contract review or business development. • Strong research, analytical, and problem‑solving skills. • Excellent written and oral communication, including the ability to convey complex business concepts. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). • Fluency in English; Japanese language skills are a plus. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, international environment.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸3-5 years
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸english
• ▸analytical
• ▸communication

Benefits

The position offers an hourly rate of $30 in California, with eligibility to participate in Hitachi America’s variable pay program, and adheres to all applicable pay‑transparency regulations. Hitachi is an equal‑opportunity employer and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

Work Environment

Hybrid