Procurement Senior Para-Professional

About the role

HITACHI ENERGY MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V. is looking for a Procurement Senior Para-Professional in San Luis Potosi to support procurement operations, ensuring efficient and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services. The role covers vendor management, purchase order processing and procurement documentation. It is a temporary position (6-month contract, extendable up to 1 year) with a hybrid model of 2 days per week in the office, and the possibility of increasing to 3 days per week next year.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and issuing Requests for Quotations (RFQs).
• Process purchase requisitions and convert them into purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies.
• Support vendor selection, including basic vendor research and maintenance of vendor master data.
• Communicate with suppliers about order status, delivery schedules and invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, including contracts, purchase orders and supplier information.
• Monitor supplier performance and help resolve minor issues or disputes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and ensure timely fulfillment.
• Contribute to procurement best practices and process improvements.
• Generate routine procurement reports and analyze basic purchasing data.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Required profile

• Associate's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Industrial Engineering or a related field; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain support roles.
• Upper-intermediate to advanced English; basic to intermediate Portuguese is a plus.
• Solid understanding of procurement processes, sourcing principles and purchasing best practices.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Required skills

• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP and procurement-related modules.