Operational Buyer

Location: Sevlievo, Gabrovo, Bulgaria Job ID: R0148349 Date Posted: 2026-10-29 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY BULGARIA EOOD Profession (Job Category): Customer Service & Contact Center Operations Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The Opportunity An Operational Buyer plays a key role in streamlining procurement, building strong supplier relationships, and ensuring smooth operations to support production and positively impact the organization’s success How you’ll make an impact: ROTD and Order Acknowledgement Monitoring: Continuously monitor supplier ROTD performance and ensure timely receipt of order acknowledgements, addressing deviations and implementing corrective actions as needed; Supplier Management and Performance: Collaborates with the Strategic Procurement team to ensure optimal supplier performance in terms of timely delivery, quality, lead time, and flexibility. Resolves and escalates supplier performance issues following internal processes; Inventory Control: Monitors MRP (Materials Resource Planning) messages daily and takes necessary actions. Initiates inventory checks for problematic materials when needed; Inventory Optimization: Set and maintain procurement parameters in the ERP system (safety stock, reorder points, lot sizes, procurement types) and collaborate with production planners and procurement teams, to analyze trends, adjust stock levels, and implement inventory reduction measures that balance supply with operational demand; Order Creation: Creates purchase orders for materials based on system recommendations, production needs, and standard procedures. Monitors timely receipt of order confirmations and deliveries while ensuring supplier confirmations align with agreed commercial terms; Goods receipt: Ensures received materials match invoices to facilitate payment processing; Quality Claims: Sends and discusses quality-related claims with suppliers, demands corrective actions, and coordinates them with the Quality department or SCM representative when necessary; Coordination with Customer Requirements: Coordinates material ordering and delivery according to ERP system requirements, customer orders, or established internal rules regarding content, quality, delivery times, and price. Participates in daily meetings with production planners and leaders. Your background: Education – Bachelor’s degree. Economics field is an advantage; Preferably 2 years of experience in a similar position; Experience with SAP and good Microsoft Excel skills are an advantage; Strong communication and organizing skills; Should be eager to learn, flexible, open- minded, and team-work oriented; Good knowledge of English language – written and spoken. 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 responsible 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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