Buyer

Location:

Hitachi-Shi, Ibaraki, Japan

Job ID:

R0137072

Date Posted:

2026-07-28

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY JAPAN, LTD.

Profession (Job Category):

Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

■主な職務内容
・定義された調達品目に対し、タイムリーな供給、コスト削減、品質確保、サービス水準向上を目的とした調達戦略を策定・実行する。
・サプライヤーの選定、育成、契約交渉、パフォーマンス管理を含む調達プロセス全体をリード。
・主要サプライヤーとの関係を管理し、納期・品質・契約遵守の確保を推進。
・市場調査や業界動向分析を行い、新たな調達機会やリスクを特定。
・エンジニアリング、品質、プロジェクト管理などの関連部門と連携し、調達活動が事業要件と整合するよう調整。
・サプライチェーン全体の継続的改善を推進し、効率性向上とコスト削減を実現。
・関連法規および社内規程に基づき、コンプライアンスを遵守。
・日立エナジーの価値観（安全と誠実）に基づき、責任ある行動を徹底。

■応募要件

必須：

・障がい者手帳をお持ちの方
・3年以上の業務経験をお持ちの方：調達または事務経験
・日本語ビジネスレベル以上の方

歓迎：

・英語が可能な方は尚可

・SAP使用経験をお持ちの方

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy Service is a trusted lifecycle partner, providing customers with secure, sustainable, and innovative service solutions, globally.
Our Service offerings empower customers & partners to holistically manage the asset lifecycle—from start-of-life (e.g., Install & Commission), through services designed to strengthen operational-life (e.g., Upgrade, Repair & Extend), to end-of-life activities (e.g., Replace & Decommission).

How you’ll make an impact

1. You will develop and implement sourcing strategies for defined material groups within the service business unit to achieve availability on time, cost savings, quality, and service level objectives.

2. You will lead the procurement process for defined material groups, including identifying and selecting and developing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier performance.

3. You will manage relationships with key suppliers to ensure timely delivery, quality, and compliance with contractual terms.

4. You will conduct market research and analyze industry trends to identify new sourcing opportunities and potential risks.

5. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality, and project management to ensure procurement activities align with business requirements.

6. You will drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

7. You will ensure compliance with Hitachi Power Grids policies and procedures, as well as relevant laws and regulations.

8. Living Hitachi energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

Must requirements:

1. This position is for disability hiring. You must have a disability certificate.

2. Years of experience required: more than 3 years of working experience in procurement, SCM, or administrative roles.

3. Atleast business proficiency in Japanese (N1).

Nice to have requirements:

1. Ability to speak English.

2. SAP usage experience.

More about us

Working Conditions and benefits:
Working hours: 900-1730 (1hr break). Flex time is applicable.
Hybrid working style applicable.

Benefits:
Employment insurance, industrial injury insurance, health insurance, pension insurance
Paid leave
Bereavement leave
Wedding leave
Maternity leave
Spousal maternity leave
Parental leave
Nursing care leave

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to appl Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested – don’t delay, apply today!  All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner: Ken-Isarin Furutani, LinkedIn -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/isarin-furutani-2036b8b5/

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.