Regional Buyer

**About Us**

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

**Description**

The Indirect Sourcing team are responsible for the provision of strategic and operational Procurement for assigned materials and services related to e.g. IT, HR, Finance, Marketing, Facilities Management etc.

As part of this global team, you will be responsible for the provision of Sourcing and Buying capability to meet the global and regional business requirements for assigned categories.

Key responsibilities:

- Leading and facilitating sourcing indirect projects aimed at identifying cost saving and optimisation opportunities
- Responsibility for contributing towards developing the appropriate sourcing strategy by utilising best in class sourcing methodologies
- Collaborating with stakeholders to help them develop specifications, gain quotations and conduct analysis to balance the value of competing bids and make business case-based recommendations
- Supporting the Global Indirect Procurement Management Team and working with suppliers to ensure cost reduction, risk mitigation and to establish robust commercial agreements
- Leading, coordinating and taking responsibility for all day-to-day indirect procurement activities and troubleshooting, including liaison with end users and other internal stakeholders as required
- Resolving any day-to-day end user and supplier operational queries including invoice and payment issues in conjunction with Finance and budget holders as appropriate when escalated from the Team
- Be a leading example of the Hitachi Rail mission, vision and values

Skills & Experience:

- Educated to degree or related trade level
- Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), or Institute of Supply Management (CPSM, or CPM) or another appropriate professional institute or relevant experience.
- Experienced in end-to-end strategic sourcing
- Solid Purchasing Systems (P2P) technical knowledge, ideally including SAP and Bravo Systems
- Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams
- Working knowledge of Procurement Processes - to an advanced working level across a range of organisations.
- Builds effective relationships collaborating at all levels underpinned by openness, honesty & respect.
- Takes commitment seriously and does what they say they will do whilst holding others to account.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrates perseverance, patience and commitment for long term success

At Hitachi Rail, we know that a diverse business is a sustainable business. Working collaboratively with a range of internal networks, we’re continuously improving our policies and products. From accessible, sustainable design to achieving a better gender balance. We base these efforts on our core values: Harmony, Sincerity, and Pioneering spirit. And by aligning with these, we’re able to create a workplace where people not only feel comfortable but are given opportunities to thrive.

What we offer:

- Be part of a Global Company that offers a great work life balance.
- Many opportunities to progress your career with training and development available.
- Salary Continuance Insurance

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**At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. **We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. **It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.