Purchase Engineer

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Hitachi Energy is currently looking for a Purchase Engineer for the Transformers Business to join their team in Maneja Vadodara India. This team seeks a skilled and motivated individual.

Transformers BU team leverages innovative and diverse technology to transform energy delivering social environmental and economic value and enabling a sustainable energy future for current and future generations. The businesss comprehensive portfolio includes power transformers traction transformers insulation and components digital sensors and transformer services. The Companys transformers have been deployed across power generation transmission and distribution to metals and mining oil and gas commercial and infrastructure projects and mobility. As the grid becomes more complex the transformers play an increasingly vital role in improving power quality and network management. The Company is proud to introduce its TXpert Ecosystem the next level in transformer digitalization further advancing its commitment to innovation and sustainability.

The ideal candidate must enjoy working in a dynamic fastpaced business environment. He or she must be flexible to accommodate business requirements and experience in working with diverse groups and cultures. The ability to multitask & delivers within timelines is essential. The candidate will have excellent communications skills.

Mission Statement:

• Overseeing the procurement Process and coordinate with internal stakeholders such as production finance Engineering and operations to align procurement activities with business needs.

• Prepare and issue purchase orders and ensure material availability in line with project requirements.

• Monitoring and tracking orders to ensure on time delivery of Projects.

• Implement & maintain processes to evaluate supplier performance data like delivery quality etc.. to identify opportunities for improvement

• Manage vendor relationships and monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and quality standards.

• Coordinate with quality team and evaluate the quality of purchased items and resolve short comings.

• Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies.

• Ensures policies practices and procedures are understood and followed by direct reports customers and stakeholders.

Your Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate for this position has experience in the manufacturing industry and a strong understanding of procurement concepts.

• Independent able to handle import & domestic procurement.

• Should have exposer of basic material planning based on continuous production planning.

• Candidate should have core experience of purchase and logistics management of various commodities used in industry.

• Knowledge of GST VAT custom clearance and other taxations is must.

• Good analytical skills with proven experience in cost cutting / cost saving activities are desirable.

• Must be familiar with ERP and SAP environment and basic experience of tools like lean manufacturing KANBAN and VMI.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Sound interpersonal skills Inventory management.

• Living Hitachi Energys core values of safety and integrity which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background

• A bachelors degree in mechanical/electrical engineering.

• Minimum 1215 years of professional work experience in Purchase.

• Knowledge of import and export Material Handling.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Sound interpersonal skills.

• Working knowledge of SAP MM. Well versed with MS Office.

• Strong Follow up and Expedite Materials skills.

• Basic knowledge of engineering drawing.

• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

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