Strategic Buyer – Direct Materials 80 – 100% (f/m/d)

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Location: Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland Job ID: R0128674 Date Posted: 2026-05-11 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY LTD Profession (Job Category): Customer Service & Contact Center Operations Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The opportunity We’re looking for an experienced Strategic Buyer – Direct Materials to strengthen our global procurement team. You’ll manage a largely European supply market, with selective sourcing from Asia and world-wide, and play a critical role in ensuring production availability, our top priority. This role is ideal for a proactive, commercially minded sourcing professional who thrives in a complex, international environment and enjoys driving supplier performance, cost optimization, and long-term value creation. How you’ll make an impact: Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans to meet business objectives Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships Conduct market research and analysis to stay informed of industry trends and best practices Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of procurement strategies with overall business goals Monitor and manage supplier perfo...