Senior Local Procurement Buyer

Location:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Job ID:
R0036260
Date Posted:
2023-11-10
Company Name:
HITACHI RAIL STS USA, INC.
Profession (Job Category):
Customer Service & Contact Center Operations
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
Job Description:
HITACHI RAIL is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Senior Local Procurement Buyer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Pittsburgh, PA.
Who We Are
Hitachi Rail is a fully integrated, global provider of rail solutions across rolling stock, signaling, service & maintenance, digital technology and turnkey. With a presence in 38 countries across three continents and over 13,000 employees, our mission is to contribute to society through the continuous development of superior rail transport solutions.
Duties/Responsibilities

• Negotiate pricing with Suppliers with a strong focus on T&M rate structures
• Negotiate Terms & Conditions
• Assess risks
• Conduct, analyze and present market trends
• Maintain relationships with existing Suppliers and source new Suppliers
• Communicate regularly with Procurement Management team and other internal stakeholders
• Fulfil the roles of a Lead Buyer e.g. ensure that purchasing requirements are defined and provided including schedule/milestones, update purchase requestor on status of request, present PO for approval and issue it to the Supplier for acknowledgment etc.
• Main purchase category: Direct Business Services (Design Services, Engineering Services, Testing Services, Logistic Services etc.)

Required skills/experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a procurement/buyer role
• Experience with Framework Agreements
• Commercial negotiations - terms and conditions
• Supplier qualification processes and methods
• Vendor rating/suppliers monitoring
• Reporting
• Purchasing Processes and Procedures
• Benchmarking and Risk Management
• IT Tools (MS Office, SAP, E-Auctions)
• Continuous improvement
• Documentation management
• Procurement Planning Methods
• MPS-MRP techniques
• Cost Controlling & Budgeting concepts/basics
• Negotiation, analyzing,
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Efficient typing skills, with an emphasis on accuracy
• Ability to compile information and propose a decision
• Ability to work with high volume
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.

Optional skills/experience:

• Desired SAP knowledge
• Desired DocuSign knowledge

Languages
Fluent knowledge of English (written & spoken)
Benefits:
Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Join us at www.Hitachi Rail-sts.com/en/careers.
It is our commitment at Hitachi Rail to create a diverse environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to hrunitedstates@hitachirail.com. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.
In accordance with the DOT's FRA and FTA programs, Hitachi's substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to hrunitedstates@hitachirail.com.
Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.