Procurement Specialist

About the role

Hitachi Energy is looking for a Procurement Specialist in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The role ensures materials are available when and where they are needed, optimizing inventory, supplier performance and customer satisfaction. You will work across a global value chain with suppliers, category managers, operations teams and internal stakeholders, influencing inventory strategy and supporting continuous improvement and cost-saving projects.

Key responsibilities

• Manage procure-to-pay activities for assigned material portfolios
• Ensure material availability to meet forecasted demand and customer commitments
• Develop and maintain inventory strategies (safety stock, reorder points, lot sizing, lead times) in SAP
• Partner with suppliers and internal teams to improve delivery performance, forecast alignment and material planning
• Analyze supplier quotations, bids and pricing to find value opportunities
• Support Sales & Operations Planning and fulfillment strategies
• Drive continuous improvement in inventory performance, packaging solutions and supply chain efficiency
• Assist with supplier negotiations, issue resolution, escalation management and cost savings initiatives
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering or a related field
• Up to 2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, material planning or supply chain operations
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems, preferably MM and PP modules
• Strong Microsoft Excel and analytical skills, with a customer-focused approach
• Organized, proactive and able to drive projects using root cause analysis