Location: Remote - England, United Kingdom Job ID: R0112256 Date Posted: 2025-12-19 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Customer Service & Contact Center Operations Job Schedule: Full time Remote: Yes Job Description: The opportunity Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity as a Supply Chain Specialist you'll be reporting to the SCM Manager, you will provide support to the business by ensuring that all purchasing and logistics activities align with corporate policies and procedures. Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship on this position (including graduate visa). The role is home based and will be a Birmingham city Centre as a local base with a requirement to travel to Project Sites and Client Offices in the UK depending on specific requirements. How you’ll make an impact Purchasing materials, goods & services and contracting transport/logistics services on behalf of the Grid Integration Business according to required technical specifications, price, delivery schedule and terms. Initiating purchase orders according to the purchase requisitions and in alignment with standard procedures. Negotiating agreements with main suppliers and periodically renewing price lists, terms and conditions. Supporting the bid and proposal teams by providing relevant market information. Overseeing supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, lead time) and resolving performance issues. Identifying and qualifying new suppliers in cooperation with Supplier Quality and Engineering specialists. Aligning supplier orders with customer requirements in terms of content, quality, delivery, sustainability and price. Living core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues, and the business. Your background Proven experience in in Supply Chain & Logistics Management, working as Buyer Supply Chain Specialist with electrical, mechanical & services suppliers. Demonstrated experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Current Work Permit valid in UK Knowledge of SAP, Office 365 applications. A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach, and strong communication skills. Customer oriented, with excellent organization and strong communication skills. Mastery in balancing stakeholders, both external and internal. A technical bachelor's degree (such as Industrial or Electrical Engineering) would be considered a plus but is not essential. Energy, oil and gas, Civils, Nuclear, desirable Substations, Transformers, desirable More about us At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business at Hitachi Energy in Europe (HBUEU), Inclusion drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition across current and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centers and e-mobility. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support.