Procurement Senior Para-Professional

The Opportunity

The Procurement Senior Para-Professional will support procurement operations, ensuring efficient and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services for Hitachi, Ltd. This role involves assisting with vendor management, purchase order processing, and maintaining procurement documentation.

How you’ll make an impact

• Assist in the preparation and issuance of Request for Quotations (RFQs).
• Process purchase requisitions and convert them into purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies.
• Support vendor selection processes, including conducting basic vendor research and maintaining vendor master data.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding order status, delivery schedules, and invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, including contracts, purchase orders, and supplier information.
• Assist in monitoring supplier performance and resolving minor issues or disputes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and ensure timely fulfillment.
• Contribute to the implementation of procurement best practices and process improvements.
• Generate routine procurement reports and analyze basic purchasing data.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Your Background

• Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain support roles.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP and procurement-related modules.
• Upper-intermediate to advanced English required; 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.
• Hybrid work model in San Luis Potosí (SLP): 2 days per week in the office, with the possibility of increasing to 3 days per week next year.
• Temporary position (6-month contract) with the possibility of extension up to 1 year.