Operational Buyer 80-100% (f/m/d)
Hitachi Energy, High Voltage Products, is renowned worldwide as a specialist for power transmission and distribution. Our unit Gas Insulated Switchgears (GIS), based in Zuerich-Oerlikon, is active in the development and production of gas insulated switching systems. We ensure the high reliability of our systems by using state-of-the-art development tools and methods.
We are looking for an Operational Buyer who will be responsible for procure to pay process. Take the next step in your career and join our motivated team! $
Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.
Your Responsibilities
- Processing of orders (including deviations / complaints)
- Obtaining the order confirmation from the supplier
- SAP master data maintenance including timely adjustments to orders in SAP MM and evalua-tions of delivery performance
- Operational responsibility for dedicated suppliers / categories and OTD, QKZ, Inventory Report-ing
- Involvement in defining the correct supply type (JIT, JiS, Kanban, VMI, etc.) and their implemen-tation
- Monitor and adjust the system data (master data)
- Continuous improvement of supplier performance in terms of costs, quality and delivery times
- Further development and optimization of purchasing processes in cooperation with strategic purchasing (LEAN Office, digitalization & automation of processes, etc.)
- Processing of quality cases (notices of defects)
- Interface between production, sales, development, suppliers and quality management
Your Background
- Commercial or technical training, ideally supplemented by further training in the field of purchas-ing or logistics
- Several years of experience in operational purchasing or in a comparable position
- Good knowledge of MS-Office and SAP
- Experience in the industrial sector, preferably in the MEM sector
- Very good German and good English skills required
- Resilient, independent, reliable and team player
- Systematic approach to problem solving
- Continuous improvement mindset
About Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future.
We employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.