Sourcing, Contract, and Procurement Specialist

Hitachi America, Ltd. is a global leader contributing to a harmonized society through its Social Innovation Business. The Sourcing, Contract, and Procurement Specialist will support sourcing, contracting, and procurement activities, working with global partners and internal teams to enhance the procurement business lifecycle. 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 Support corporate procurement development activities, including vendor research and due diligence 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 Skills 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 Benefits Employees are eligible to participate in Hitachi America’s variable pay program, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions. Company Overview Hitachi is a manufacturing industry that offers electronic and electrical product design, production, and distribution services. It was founded in 1910, and is headquartered in Tokyo, Tokyo, JPN, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is