Location:
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job ID:
R0136471
Date Posted:
2026-09-18
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED
Profession (Job Category):
Customer Service & Contact Center Operations
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
Job Description:
The chance:
The Project Buyer - Expeditor is responsible for end-to-end procurement support and expediting activities for project-specific materials and services. The role ensures timely placement of purchase orders, proactive follow-up with suppliers, and on-time delivery in line with project schedules, quality standards, and contractual requirements. The position acts as a key interface between suppliers, project management team, engineering, logistics, and quality functions to mitigate supply risks and avoid delays.

How you’ll make an impact:
Project Material Planning:
- Understand the project’s material requirements, evaluate the lead time for each item, and process purchase orders for long lead‑time materials.

Supplier Coordination:




- Act as the single point of contact for assigned suppliers for order status, documentation, and delivery
- Coordinate with suppliers on inspections, testing, packing, and dispatch readiness as per the timeline agreed.
- Monitor supplier performance, escalate supplier performance issues and support resolution of non-conformances or deviations

Order Tracking & Delivery Management:
- Proactively expedite purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of materials and documents
- Track supplier progress against committed delivery dates and project milestones
- Identify potential delays early and implement corrective actions in coordination with suppliers and project teams
- Maintain accurate delivery status in ERP/project tracking systems and issue regular expediting reports
- Coordinate with logistics and warehouse teams for smooth receipt of materials.

Invoice & Payment Processing:
- Collaborate with Accounts Payable to ensure accurate and timely processing of suppli

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