Strategic Buyer

Role Summary

At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing a sustainable energy future for all. As a Strategic Buyer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering successful projects by leading supply chain and procurement activities from tender stage through to final project execution. Working closely with Sales, Engineering, Project Management and Supply Chain teams, you will help strengthen our market competitiveness by identifying the right suppliers, negotiating optimal commercial terms, and ensuring cost-effective, high-quality delivery.

This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse range of projects, technologies and customer sectors, making a direct impact on project performance, customer satisfaction, and business success.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Lead, coordinate and report on all sourcing and procurement activities throughout the tendering and project execution lifecycle.
• Define and implement project procurement strategies and processes aligned with project objectives and business requirements.
• Develop, maintain and execute comprehensive Project Procurement Plans.
• Manage supplier selection, commercial negotiations, order placement and delivery schedules to support on-time project delivery and cost control.
• Build, develop and maintain a strong supplier network while identifying and mitigating supply chain risks.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality concerns, manage claims and drive continuous performance improvement.
• Monitor, track and forecast procurement savings initiatives, spend performance and key sourcing KPIs.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution across all project supply chain activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within procurement and supply chain management.

Requirements

• Experience managing end-to-end procurement and supply chain activities within a project-driven environment.
• Strong commercial, contractual and technical understanding, with the ability to balance cost, quality and delivery requirements.
• Degree qualification in a technical, engineering, supply chain, business or commercial discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven experience supporting complex projects and working with multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of industrial, engineering or energy-related products and technologies would be advantageous.
• Experience in supplier management, sourcing, negotiation and contract execution.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• SAP experience would be an advantage.

More about us

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual - fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well-being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

Benefits

Our benefits offering for this role generally includes

• Generous bonus scheme rewarding performance
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
• Strong company pension and comprehensive benefits package
• Company-sponsored medical insurance plan
• Maternity, paternity, parental leave
• Fitness & health benefits (access to gyms, studios, on-demand exercise classes and library of wellness apps)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commitment to health & safety, supported by structured training and ongoing development
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment where everyone feels valued and respected
• We operate in a hybrid work environment and work on updating our people lead flexible benefits on a regular basis.
• The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations and some flexible benefits may require employee contribution.
• This position is based in Dublin, Ireland, with a hybrid working arrangement.
• Please note that Hitachi Energy is unable to provide visa sponsorship or work permit support for this position. Applicants must already have the legal right to live and work in Ireland at the time of application.
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About the Company

More About Us

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual - fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well-being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

Our benefit offering is tailored based on your country of employment and generally includes:

You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.

Applicable only for Poland location align with local law regulations - We are committed to full transparency and compliance with all legal requirements, ensuring that every candidate knows exactly what to expect at each stage of the recruitment process. Once the process is successfully completed, we will share detailed information about financial conditions and benefits with the selected candidate. Before signing the employment contract, you will receive all remaining details of the offer, giving you the time and space to review everything carefully

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Competitive salary and incentives

Well-being and care

Paid and unpaid leave

Flexible work options

Benefits that support your financial security