Associate Buyer

Location:

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Job ID:

R0123636

Date Posted:

2026-04-02

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity:

Associate Buyer will be responsible for supporting the procurement and purchasing activities within the supply chain management (SCM) function. This role involves working closely with vendors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials, products, and services. The Associate SCM Buyer assists in maintaining supplier relationships, processing purchase orders, and optimizing procurement processes while adhering to quality and cost standards.
 

How you’ll make an impact:

• Working closely with suppliers to negotiate prices, terms and delivery schedules.
• Monitoring inventory levels and ensuring timely reordering of products.
• Conducting market research to identify trends and potential new suppliers.
• Preparing and processing purchase orders and requisitions.
• Assisting in budget management and cost-saving initiatives.
• Evaluating supplier performance and maintaining supplier relationships.
• Maintaining accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important data.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background:

• Should have bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field.
• Must have 1-2 years of experience in a purchasing or procurement role is beneficial.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word) and familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba, etc.)
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

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