Sourcing, Contract, and Procurement Specialist

Sourcing, Contract, and Procurement Specialist

Location: Santa Clara, California, United States
Job ID: R0059451
Date Posted: Aug 15, 2024
Segment: Others (Including Headquarters and R&D)
Business Unit: Hitachi Regional Headquarters
Company Name: HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.
Profession (Job Category): Customer Service & Contact Center Operations
Job Type (Experience Level): Entry Level
Job Schedule: Full time
Remote: No

Company : Hitachi America, Ltd.
Division : Value Integration Division (VID)
Status : Project (6 to 12 months)
Location : Santa Clara, CA and Remote

Summary:

Join Hitachi America's Value Integration Division (VID) supporting the sourcing, contracting, and procurement activities. 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 lifecycle. The successful candidate will contribute to VID’s mission through coordinating, participating in activities, and supporting the sourcing to contract process with cross-functional teams across the organization.

Responsibilities:

1. Conduct market analysis to identify potential business partners and suppliers.
2. Support team members with data analysis and data interpretation to identify cost saving opportunities.
3. Analyze and support negotiation contract terms, identifying potential risks and proposing necessary modifications.
4. Coordinate and monitor contract-related activities, ensuring timely execution.
5. Support post-award business processes ensuring smooth transaction phases.
6. Encourage and maintain relationships with prospective and existing business partners to ensure ongoing relationships.
7. Support Procure to Pay (P2P) activities.
8. Assist with other tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
2. 1-3 years of experience in contracting review process or business development.
3. Proficiency in English is required; proficiency in Japanese is a plus.
4. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
5. Strong communication, presentation, and project management skills.
6. Familiarity with technology transactions, software licenses, and procurement.
7. Understanding of business, financial, and legal aspects of contracts.
8. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
9. Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in a multicultural setting.
10. Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
11. Eagerness to learn and develop within the procurement field.

EOE Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Our Values:

We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to any factor that doesn’t impact your ability to do the job, including race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are proud of Japanese heritage, with our values expressed through the Hitachi Spirit:

Wa – Harmony, Trust, Respect
Makoto – Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity

For California only (as required by California’s Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act (SB 1162)): The expected salary for this position in our California office is $60K. 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 America’s variable pay program, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions.

Qualified Applicants with arrest or Conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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