Hitachi
Purchasing Supervisor
Alamo, Tennessee, United States of America · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 17, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum of 5 years in a manufacturing environment; experience leading purchasing, procurement, or supply chain activities is required, with no duration specified.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
About the job
Leads plant purchasing activities, managing buyers and supplier relationships while overseeing procurement, sourcing, and cost-improvement efforts for manufacturing operations.
What you'll do
- Lead and support buyers responsible for plant purchasing; manage procurement of materials, equipment, and supplies.
- Build supplier relationships, negotiate terms, resolve concerns, and oversee vendor performance.
- Review contracts and purchase orders, evaluate bids and sourcing strategies, and monitor purchasing performance and budgets.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience leading purchasing, procurement, or supply chain activities.
- Knowledge of supplier management, sourcing, and contract administration.
Nice to have
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
Tools
SAP
AI focus
The employer uses AI-supported digital and automated tools for application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling; these support recruiters and do not replace human decision-making.
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