Hitachi
Senior Purchasing Manager
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America · Manager · Full-time · Posted Nov 20, 2025
- Experience
- 8+ years of purchasing/procurement experience, including 3+ years in manufacturing.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
About the job
Leads factory-level purchasing for direct materials and services, ensuring production supply while managing suppliers, costs, compliance, and a team of buyers and analysts.
What you'll do
- Manage purchasing, material availability, supplier relationships, negotiations, performance monitoring, and audits.
- Drive strategic sourcing and cost-reduction initiatives; use ERP systems for purchase orders and reporting.
- Lead and develop buyers and analysts, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and procedures.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
- 8+ years of purchasing/procurement experience, including 3+ years in manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of direct material sourcing and MRP systems.
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills; proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems.
Nice to have
- CPP, CPIM, or Lean Six Sigma certifications
Tools
SAP, ERP systems, MRP systems
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