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Sourcing, Contract, and Procurement Specialist
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Sourcing, Contract, and Procurement Specialist
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Sourcing, Contract, and Procurement Specialist
Division : Value Integration Division (VID)
Status : 6 months temp contract (eligible for extension)
Location : hybrid role in Santa Clara, CA
About Hitachi, Ltd.
Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi contributes to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates globally in four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – and the Strategic SIB Business Unit for new growth businesses. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi generates value from integrating data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2024 (ended March 31, 2025) totaled 9,783.3 billion yen, with 618 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 280,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at
Summary:
Join Hitachi America's Value Integration Division (VID) supporting the sourcing, contracting, and procurement activities. This role involves working with global business partners and Hitachi Group companies, contributing to high technology business alliances, and supporting various stages of the procurement business lifecycle. The successful candidate will contribute to VID’s mission through coordinating, participating in activities, supporting sourcing to contract process with cross functional teams across the organization.
Responsibilities:
Review IT and business contracts and other project-related documentation to identify and mitigate company risk or liability.
Draft and propose alternative contract text and provide supporting commentary regarding changes.
Collect, compile and create reports to monitor spend and vendor performance activities.
Collaborate with team members, internal stakeholders and vendors for post-award business processes.
Develop and maintain regular reports and dashboards to track shipping performance, costs, trends, and issues.
Become familiarized with company procurement policies and processes.
Assist with other tasks as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
1-3 years of experience in contracting review process or business development.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and excellent written and oral communication skills, including communicating complex business concepts.
Familiarity with technology transactions and software licenses, and understanding of business, financial, and legal aspects of contracts.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to respond quickly and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, international environment.
Eagerness to learn and develop within the procurement field.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Proficiency in English is required; proficiency in Japanese is a plus.
EOE Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Our Values
We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to any factor that doesn’t impact your ability to do the job, including race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are proud of Japanese heritage, with our values expressed through the Hitachi Spirit:
Wa – Harmony, Trust, Respect
Makoto – Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity
For California only (as required by California’s Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act ( SB 1162) : The expected hourly rate for this position in our California office is $29 per hour. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. Employees are eligible to participate in Hitachi America’s variable pay program, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions.
Qualified Applicants with arrest or Conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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santa clara, CA, 95053, US
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