Purchase Engineer

Location:

Maneja, Gujarat, India

Job ID:

R0068089

Date Posted:

2024-12-16

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Business Information

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

Hitachi Energy is a leader in high-voltage technology, offering a wide range of high-voltage products up to 1,200-kilovolt (kV) helping enhance the safety, reliability and efficiency of power networks while minimizing environmental impact. Our technology leadership continues to facilitate innovations in power transmission, enabling smart grids and enhancing eco-efficiency. 

Hitachi Energy’s EconiQ™ high-voltage portfolio eliminates SF6 with reliable and scalable solutions for the lowest carbon footprint. The EconiQ line has achieved two world’s first – the replacement of SF6 in existing high-voltage equipment called EconiQ retrofill and the breakthrough SF6-free 420 kV circuit-breaker. Hitachi Energy has placed sustainability at the heart of its Purpose and is advancing a sustainable energy future for al

The ideal candidate must enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced 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.

Mission Statement

• As a Procurement Engineer, you will play a key role in daily Operational procurement process of high-voltage switchgear and related components to ensure on-time availability of the material prior to production schedules.

Your Responsibilities

• The successful candidate for this position has experience in the manufacturing industry of switchgear and should strong understanding of Operational Procurement Processes.
• As a Procurement Engineer, you will play a key role in daily Operational procurement process of high-voltage switchgear and related components to ensure on-time availability of the material prior to production schedules.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and ensure material availability meeting production plan and customer requirement. Monitoring and tracking orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Candidate must have experience of handling import and local procurement , shipment tracking.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align procurement activities with business needs. Coordinate with quality team and evaluate the quality of purchased items and resolve short comings.
• Manage vendor relationships and monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and quality standards.
• Actively contribute to inventory management initiatives and Strong knowledge on inventory management in highly fluctuating demand and supply challenges.
• Knowledge of GST, VAT, custom clearance and other taxations is must.
• Good analytical skills with proven experience in cost saving activities are desirable
• Drive operational efficiency and enhance productivity across procurement process.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering /  - Mechanical/Electrical with 3-5 years' experience / Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical with 5-8 years' experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Working knowledge of SAP MM / PP Module
• Proficiency in use of MS Office and both spoken-written English language is required
• Self-motivated and self-organized. Open-mindedness and strong interpersonal skills.
• Analytical aptitude and thinking, strong data collection, and analytical skills for a complex project. Excellent communication skill, multi-tasking and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner with various functions across the organization. Excellent leadership and management skills
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

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