Remote

Procurement Engineer

Hitachi America, Ltd.
United States
Jan 16, 2025
Description Procurement Engineer Company: Hitachi America Ltd. Division: Value Integration Division (VID) Status: Regular, Full Time Location: Remote/Home Office The Company Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve customers' and society's challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates under the business structure of "Digital Systems & Services" - supporting our customers' digital transformation; "Green Energy & Mobility" - contributing to a decarbonized society through energy and railway systems, and "Connective Industries" - connecting products through digital technology to provide solutions in various industries. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, we aim for growth through co-creation with our customers. The company's consolidated revenues for fiscal year 2022 (ended March 31, 2023) totaled 10,881.1 billion yen, with 696 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 320,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at https://www.hitachi.com. Summary Hitachi America Ltd. is searching for a Procurement Engineer to join the Value Integration Division. Per direction of the Division Director/Project Manager, this Position will support the procurement function and the project execution of the Particle Beam Therapy (PBT) business and other business areas in North America and overseas. Responsibilities Support the procurement function and entering effective contracts. This includes commercial terms understanding and negotiations. Work closely with site office site and organization. Collaborate with colleagues to prepare required documentation for the PBT business. Develop business relationships with prospective business partners. Provide risk management and cost reduction activities. SAP order placement including management of AR, AE and backlog. Interface with transaction team, Hitachi Group companies and business units, and external suppliers to streamline transaction activities. Regularly interact with Hitachi Group companies and business units to understand, document, track, and fulfill business needs. Support Manager in administrative matters and administer the contracts assigned by Manager for the most part independently, however, help by Manager or senior colleagues is expected to be provided in critical matters. Manage the effort to resolve all technical and commercial issues during execution of contracts. From sourcing thru warranty execution including delivery control. Collaborate with Hitachi's Import-Export Control department, ensure compliance with export regulations. Learn technical background of the products assigned by Manager Travel to supplier site as required for the purposes of contract negotiation, delivery control, engineering clarification or inspection support. Other duties as assigned by management. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering, or related field is required. Minimum of 2 years of experience in procurement/ sales/ project management or related role is desired. Must be capable of working independently as well as a part of cross-functional team. Strong communication (written, verbal, presentation) and problem-solving skills Ability to work well with various personnel demonstrating a good attitude and function in a multi-cultural dynamic work environment. Able and Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally. Basic knowledge of MS office and latest PC technology Proficiency in English.Japanese language a plus. Extraordinary analytical and personal skills Experience with reading/understanding commercial/ legal terms and language Stress resistant, multi-tasking Able to understand commercial/ legal terms/ language. Open-minded with respect to other fields of expertise (other than just engineering) and international business organizations (respect for foreign cultures) Well organized and able to prioritize. Link to PBT site: https://www.hitachi-hightech.com/global/en/products/healthcare/treatment/pbt/ Our Values We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to any factor that doesn't impact your ability to do the job, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are proud of Japanese heritage, with our values expressed through the Hitachi Spirit: Wa - Harmony, Trust, Respect Makoto - Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity Kaitakusha-Seishin - Pioneering Spirit, Challenge *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 accommodation@hal.hitachi.com. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.