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Hitachi Energy · 5 months ago

Senior Local Procurement Buyer (Commercial and Legal Contracting)

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Hitachi Rail is a global leader in digital transformation and technology, and they are seeking a Senior Local Procurement Buyer to join their team. The role involves leading complex negotiations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing procurement contract strategies across various projects.

EnergyManufacturing

Responsibilities

Lead large complex negotiations, across multiple sourcing requirements

Ensure timely and effective support to the business, including compliance with regulatory and legislative obligations

Ensure proactive identification of commercial and contractual related risks and issues to develop and propose appropriate mitigation strategies in consideration of key project milestones

Provide inputs and recommendations for the definition and implementation of the Procurement contract management strategy for various Projects across the Americas at bid and delivery phase

Ensure handling and resolution of contract and commercial issues during contract negotiations with preferred suppliers at bid phase and at project delivery where commercial changes are negotiated to optimize the company's position

Ensure the maintenance of the Procurement generic suite of contract templates for the Americas business unit including version maintenance and distribution

Ensure that the company compliance policies are included in the Procurement suite of templates and that any updates are managed efficiently

Ensure provided upstream flow-down terms are incorporated to the specific Procurement Project contract templates for the engagement of subcontractors

Ensure regular and appropriate contract reviews are effectively conducted with relevant internal stakeholders

Lead the training and development initiates for the local and global Procurement team in relation to the Procurement contract suite of templates and negotiations tactics

Qualification

Procurement experienceContract negotiation expertiseComplex negotiationsMicrosoft OfficeStrategic thinkingAttention to detailCollaboration skillsCommunication skills