Location:Remote - England, United KingdomJob ID: R0112256Date Posted:2025-12-19Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITEDProfession (Job Category):Customer Service &amp; Contact Center OperationsJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:YesJob 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 <ul><li>Purchasing materials, goods &amp; services and contracting transport/logistics services on behalf of the Grid Integration Business according to required technical specifications, price, delivery schedule and terms.</li><li>Initiating purchase orders according to the purchase requisitions and in alignment with standard procedures.</li><li>Negotiating agreements with main suppliers and periodically renewing price lists, terms and conditions.</li><li>Supporting the bid and proposal teams by providing relevant market information.</li><li>Overseeing supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, lead time) and resolving performance issues.</li><li>Identifying and qualifying new suppliers in cooperation with Supplier Quality and Engineering specialists.</li><li>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.</li></ul>Your background <ul><li>Proven experience in in Supply Chain &amp; Logistics Management, working as Buyer Supply Chain Specialist with electrical, mechanical &amp; services suppliers.</li><li>Demonstrated experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).</li><li>Current Work Permit valid in UK</li><li>Knowledge of SAP, Office 365 applications.</li><li>A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach, and strong communication skills.</li><li>Customer oriented, with excellent organization and strong communication skills.</li><li>Mastery in balancing stakeholders, both external and internal.</li><li>A technical bachelor's degree (such as Industrial or Electrical Engineering) would be considered a plus but is not essential.</li><li>Energy, oil and gas, Civils, Nuclear, desirable</li><li>Substations, Transformers, desirable  </li></ul>More about usAt Grid &amp; 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.<h2>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 <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>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. </h2>

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Supply Chain Specialist

Location:Remote - England, United KingdomJob ID: R0112256Date Posted:2025-12-19Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITEDProfession (Job Category):Customer Service &amp; Contact Center OperationsJob Schedule:&nbsp;Full timeRemote:YesJob 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.&nbsp; How you’ll make an impact <ul><li>Purchasing materials, goods &amp; services and contracting transport/logistics services on behalf of the Grid Integration Business according to required technical specifications, price, delivery schedule and terms.</li><li>Initiating purchase orders according to the purchase requisitions and in alignment with standard procedures.</li><li>Negotiating agreements with main suppliers and periodically renewing price lists, terms and conditions.</li><li>Supporting the bid and proposal teams by providing relevant market information.</li><li>Overseeing supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, lead time) and resolving performance issues.</li><li>Identifying and qualifying new suppliers in cooperation with Supplier Quality and Engineering specialists.</li><li>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.</li></ul>Your background <ul><li>Proven experience in in Supply Chain &amp; Logistics Management, working as Buyer Supply Chain Specialist with electrical,&nbsp;mechanical &amp; services suppliers.</li><li>Demonstrated experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).</li><li>Current Work Permit valid in UK</li><li>Knowledge of SAP, Office 365 applications.</li><li>A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach, and strong communication skills.</li><li>Customer oriented, with excellent organization and strong communication skills.</li><li>Mastery in balancing stakeholders, both external and internal.</li><li>A technical bachelor's degree (such as Industrial or Electrical Engineering) would be considered a plus but is not essential.</li><li>Energy, oil and gas, Civils, Nuclear, desirable</li><li>Substations, Transformers, desirable &nbsp;</li></ul>More about usAt Grid &amp; 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&nbsp;current and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centers and e-mobility.<h2>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 <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>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.&nbsp;</h2>

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