Procurement Program Specialist

Hitachi•Santa Clara, CA

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

Procurement Program Specialist Company: Hitachi America, Ltd. Division: Value Integration Division (VID) – Procurement Status: Temp to Perm Location: Hybrid Role in Santa Clara, CA Summary: The Value Integration Division (VID) of Hitachi America, Ltd. serves as a key focal point for high technology business alliances with global business partners and the Hitachi Group of companies. 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 Client and Supplier Engagement Specialist will support VID’s mission by coordinating, facilitating, and driving strategic sourcing‑to‑contract (S2C) initiatives across VID’s Direct IT and Indirect business lines. This role focuses on strategic partner identification and implementation, cross‑functional alignment, and supporting adoption of headquarters‑led indirect procurement strategies within business units. This role extends beyond traditional procurement, with a strong emphasis on strategy execution, stakeholder coordination, and initiative support.

Requirements

Highly organized, adaptable team player who is enthusiastic about working in a multicultural environment.
Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated interest in international business.
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field.
3-5 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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Japanese is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support the rollout of both Direct and Indirect procurement programs by clearly communicating objectives and processes to business units and regional teams through structured communications.
Maintain tracking files, milestones, and status reports for both Direct IT and Indirect business lines, including participation, spend, adoption progress, issues, and follow‑up actions.
Conduct competitive market analysis and identify potential business partners and suppliers of goods and technologies.
Draft, review, and recommend revisions to domestic and international contracts, including non-disclosure, licensing, distribution, reseller, and purchasing agreements.
Support communication channels with business units and internal requesters by gathering information, addressing inquiries, and guiding teams through program understanding and adoption.
Assist in strengthening internal and external relationships by facilitating clear, consistent communication that supports ongoing business development activities.
Conduct data analysis to measure program performance and impact on business objectives.
Collaborate with team members, internal stakeholders and vendors to support post-award business processes and program management.
Interface with the operation team, Hitachi Group companies and business units, and external suppliers to streamline transaction activities.
Regularly engage with Hitachi Group companies and business units to understand, document, track, and fulfill business needs.
Other duties as assigned by management.