Junior Buyer (Tactical Buyer)

Location: Petaling Jaya, Selangor,Malaysia Job ID: R0149427 Date Posted: 2026-11-10 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY MALAYSIA SDN. BHD. Profession (Job Category): Customer Service & Contact Center Operations Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The Opportunity At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing a sustainable energy future for all. As a Junior Buyer, you will play a key role in supporting project execution by ensuring the timely procurement of materials, equipment, and services required for our growing business. Working closely with project teams, suppliers, and supply chain stakeholders, you will contribute to the successful delivery of projects across the power and energy sector. This position offers an exciting opportunity for procurement professionals looking to develop their expertise in sourcing, supplier management, and project procurement within a global leader in power and grid technologies. How You'll Make an Impact Execute procurement activities and purchasing transactions to support project and operational requirements. Prepare and manage purchase orders, ensuring compliance with company policies and defined procurement processes. Source materials, equipment, and services for projects involving transformers, switchgear, GIS, and related power industry products. Obtain quotations, evaluate supplier bids, and conduct commercial comparisons to achieve the best overall value. Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and commercial terms with suppliers. Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues relating to delivery, quality, and lead times. Coordinate closely with project managers, engineering teams, and supply chain stakeholders to ensure material availability and project schedule adherence. Track material deliveries and support invoice verification and order closure activities. Ensure procurement activities comply with internal controls, sustainability standards, and supply chain procedures. Support continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement and supply chain function. Your Background Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Electrical Engineering is preferred. Minimum 3-5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain roles. Experience within the power, electrical, energy, utilities, EPC, manufacturing, or industrial sectors is highly preferred. Exposure to procurement of electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgear, substations, GIS, cables, or related products would be advantageous. Knowledge of sourcing processes, supplier management, commercial evaluations, and procurement operations. Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP and Microsoft Office applications. Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic project environment. More About Us At Hitachi Energy, we are committed to advancing a sustainable energy future for today's generations and those to come. Join a global team where innovation, collaboration, and diversity drive our success. We offer opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and the chance to contribute to some of the world's most important energy infrastructure projects. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations during the application and recruitment process. Accessibility and reasonable accommodation Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. 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