Local Procurement Buyer

Overview

Oversee local procurement contracts, sourcing and supplier management for Hitachi Rail in Pittsburgh.

Key Responsibilities

• rfi/rfp
• cost savings
• risk monitoring
• supplier scouting
• procurement planning
• contract management

Tasks

-Ensure completeness of sourcing documentation check list -Ensure the implementation of RFI/RFP/RFQ process & projections to support bid preparations for relevant local procurement commodity/category in alignment with procurement internal processes and procedures -Support the issue of local Procurement Annual Operating Plan for projects/Bid -Provide monthly reports on Cost Savings and saving assessment mitigation plan -Ensure the local procurement activities during bidding and execution in accordance with Procurement commodity strategy of AMERICAS Region -Ensure the monitoring and reporting of economic and financial figures (budgeted v/s actual savings) for each assigned local commodity/category -Ensure Procurement Risk Monitoring & Control for the assigned local procurement activities -Ensure the definition and Implementation of the Local category/commodity sourcing strategy (incl. strategic alliances & pre-bid tie-ups) -Ensure capitalization and sharing with Global Procurement Unit and main stakeholders (e.g. engineering, supply planning…) of knowledge related to the pend local commodity / category (e.g. vendor intelligence, market knowledge) -Ensure Supplier scouting to monitor and establish potential new Suppliers options, by providing price lists/ catalogues and Capability benchmarking -Ensure, according to the supply plan/project schedule and inputs received by SP, the implementation of all the procurement activities for relevant local commodity /category -Ensure the respect of contract agreements by implementing procurement actions required to solve identified issues of suppliers (payments terms, variation order, contract clauses) in collaboration with global commodity units, if needed -Support the implementation and compliance with Company relevant Processes and rules for the assigned geographical area -Ensure the formalizing of local procurement Services Agreements/Contracts in compliance with procurement delegated powers

Requirements

• sap
• ms office
• procurement
• 3 yrs
• risk management
• bachelor's

What You Bring

In accordance with the DOT’s FRA and FTA programs, Hitachi’s substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions. Bachelor’s Degree in a Supply Chain or Rail Control engineering related field HITACHI RAIL is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Local Procurement Buyer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Pittsburgh, PA. English Proficiency -IT Tools (MS Office, SAP, E-Auctions) -Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Procurement/Supply Chain position -Benchmarking and Risk Management

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Benefits

Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.

About Hitachi Rail

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Security Clearance

-substance screening program for pre‑employment candidates and current employees per dot fra and fta.