Location:

Sevlievo, Gabrovo, Bulgaria

Job ID:

R0103214

Date Posted:

2025-08-13

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY BULGARIA EOOD

Profession (Job Category):

Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy is currently looking for a Strategic Buyer to join our team in Sevlievo, Bulgaria. This team seeks a skilled and motivated person in charge of managing all of the purchasing activities related to her/his category that are in line with the respective purchasing strategy in her/his region.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Identifies new suppliers in partnership with relevant category team. Qualifies new suppliers in  partnership with Supplier Quality and Engineering specialists;
• Negotiates arrangements with main suppliers, and periodically renews pricelists, terms and conditions;
• Adapts corporate contractual framework to the local business needs. Recommends frame arrangements to management, and executes upon approval;
• Data processing and evaluation of bids in order to define the optimal value;
• Helps bid and proposal teams by providing relevant market information;
• Overseeing supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, time lag) and resolving performance issues;
• Aligns supplier orders with customer requirements (based on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)/project requirements) in terms of content, quality, delivery, sustainability and price;
• Conducts all SCM activities for goods and services in accordance with policies and procedures;
• Ensures the global supplier relationship management platform is updated and the suppliers in the scope of duties are qualified accordingly.

Your background:

• A Bachelor's degree in Economics, Engineering or similar field;
• At least 2 years of experience in Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain;
• Experience with an ERP system will be an advantage;
• Experience in Project Management would be a plus;
• Good level in English; Strong negotiation skills;
• Good time management and task prioritization;
• A high level of self-motivation, curiosity and desire to learn about new technologies;
• Team-player, solutions-oriented approach and strong communication skills.

What we offer:

• 13th salary;
• Monthly food vouchers;
• Supplementary health insurance;
• Organized transport;
• Additional bonuses.

More about us 

Join Hitachi Energy and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy! You will also be accountable to ensure compliance with applicable external & internal regulations, procedures & guidelines.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

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