Procurement Program Specialist

Santa Clara County, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location:

Santa Clara California United States

Job ID:

R0119326

Date Posted:

Company Name:

HITACHI AMERICA LTD.

Profession (Job Category):

Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

Job Description:

Procurement Program Specialist

Company:Hitachi America Ltd.

Division:Value Integration Division (VID) Procurement

Status:Temp to Perm

Location:Hybrid Role in Santa Clara CA

Summary: The Value Integration Division (VID) of Hitachi America Ltd. serves as a key focal point for high technology business alliances with global business partners and the Hitachi Group of companies. This role involves working with global business partners and Hitachi Group companies contributing to high technology business alliances and supporting various stages of the procurement business Client and Supplier Engagement Specialist will support VIDs mission by coordinating facilitating and driving strategic sourcingtocontract (S2C) initiatives across VIDs Direct IT and Indirect business lines. This role focuses on strategic partner identification and implementation crossfunctional alignment and supporting adoption of headquartersled indirect procurement strategies within business units. This role extends beyond traditional procurement with a strong emphasis on strategy execution stakeholder coordination and initiative support.

Responsibilities:

Support the rollout of both Direct and Indirect procurement programs by clearly communicating objectives and processes to business units and regional teams through structured communications.
Maintain tracking files milestones and status reports for both Direct IT and Indirect business lines including participation spend adoption progress issues and followup actions.
Conduct competitive market analysis and identify potential business partners and suppliers of goods and technologies.
Draft review and recommend revisions to domestic and international contracts including non-disclosure licensing distribution reseller and purchasing agreements.
Support communication channels with business units and internal requesters by gathering information addressing inquiries and guiding teams through program understanding and adoption.
Assist in strengthening internal and external relationships by facilitating clear consistent communication that supports ongoing business development activities.
Conduct data analysis to measure program performance and impact on business objectives.
Collaborate with team members internal stakeholders and vendors to support post-award business processes and program management.
Interface with the operation team Hitachi Group companies and business units and external suppliers to streamline transaction activities.
Regularly engage with Hitachi Group companies and business units to understand document track and fulfill business needs.
Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Highly organized adaptable team player who is enthusiastic about working in a multicultural environment.
Strong research analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated interest in international business.
Bachelors Degree in Business or related field.
3-5 years of experience in contracting review process or business development.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and excellent written and oral communication skills including communicating complex business concepts.
Familiarity with technology transactions and software licenses and understanding of business financial and legal aspects of contracts.
Ability to respond quickly and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced international environment.
Eagerness to learn and develop within the procurement field.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint).
Proficiency in English is required; proficiency in Japanese is a plus.

EOE Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

For California only (as required by Californias Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act (SB 1162): The expected hourly rate for this position in our California office is $30 per hour. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including but not limited to depth of experience in the practice area. Employees are eligible to participate in Hitachi Americas variable pay program subject to the programs conditions and restrictions.

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 Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.

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Location:Santa Clara California United StatesJob ID: R0119326Date Posted:Company Name:HITACHI AMERICA LTD.Profession (Job Category):Customer Service & Contact Center OperationsJob Schedule:Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:Procurement Program Specialist Company:Hitachi America Ltd.Division:Value Int...