Operational Buyer

Location: Dubai, Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates Job ID: R0120289 Date Posted: 2026-06-02 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY L.L.C Profession (Job Category): Customer Service & Contact Center Operations Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: Job Description The opportunity To ensure customer satisfaction through effective project management and delivering results from order entry to project commissioning that ensure repeatable customer business. How you’ll make an impact You will contribute to the successful execution of procurement operations by ensuring accurate and compliant processing of purchase requisitions, enabling timely conversion into purchase orders aligned with business requirements and corporate policies. Through diligent validation and data accuracy, you will support a robust and efficient Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process. You will play a key role in securing material availability by proactively managing purchase orders, closely collaborating with suppliers and ensuring alignment with production schedules and project requirements. Your focus on on-time delivery and adherence to agreed terms will directly support operational continuity and customer satisfaction. By actively monitoring order confirmations, tracking goods receipt and supporting invoice verification processes, you will enhance transparency, improve financial accuracy and contribute to timely payment cycles. Your coordination with cross-functional stakeholders, including planning, logistics, and finance, will ensure seamless execution across the supply chain. You will drive issue resolution by identifying and addressing deviations related to cost, quality, delivery and specifications. Through structured communication and collaboration with suppliers, you will ensure timely resolution of discrepancies, minimizing operational risks and supporting continuous improvement. You will also contribute to supplier performance management and risk mitigation by leveraging digital tools such as SAP and SAP Ariba, supporting vendor evaluation, and ensuring engagement with qualified and approved suppliers in line with company strategy. Through your proactive approach, operational discipline and strong stakeholder engagement, you will enhance supply chain reliability, improve operational efficiency, and contribute to achieving business objectives in a sustainable and compliant manner. Your background Requirements - Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Experience • Background in commercial or technical fields with purchasing experience. • 5+ years of experience in operational purchasing or a comparable position. • Proficiency in MS Office and SAP, especially SAP MM. • Reliable, independent, and detail-focused team player with a problem-solving mindset. • Good understanding of procurement principles and best practices. • Compliance and ethics oriented. • Fluent in English, with other languages being an advantage. 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. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support.

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