Purchasing Assistant

Description

The Company

We build the machines that power industry. We are Hitachi Global Air Power, a leading global industrial compressed air manufacturer driving the innovations that keep the world moving.

From our headquarters in Michigan City, Indiana, our compressed air solutions power manufacturing operations all around the globe; from food and beverage to life-saving pharmaceuticals and cutting-edge semiconductor chips. Our portable compressors provide the air power to build roads and bridges, lay pipelines and aid in oil and gas mining and production.

We are a team of innovators, engineers, and quality experts with a shared vision to create the next generation of efficient, environment-forward compressed air solutions that meet the demands of today, while boldly contributing to a sustainable, circular economy. With more than 60 years of legacy and trusted performance through our brands - Hitachi, Sullair, and Champion (Australia), we are proud of our reputation for reliability, durability, and performance and groundbreaking engineering.

Join us in building a future where your work has an impact. At Hitachi Global Air Power, you’ll be part of a global network that’s shaping the future of industrial power.

Summary of the Position

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Purchasing Assistant Analyst to support daily operations within our Purchasing team. This role focuses on managing purchasing transactions, improving process efficiency, and supporting Strategic Purchasing and Supply Chain Management functions. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Finance to ensure alignment in reporting, cost tracking, and vendor management, while also enhancing data visibility through tools like SAP, Power BI, and Tableau.

Location: Location: On-site, Michigan City, IN

At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Experience in purchasing, finance, or procurement in an industrial manufacturing setting.
• Experience in SAP (required).
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Familiarity with discrepancy resolution related to supplier pricing and invoicing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with SAP-integrated reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with financial reporting and cost analysis.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices and vendor management.
• Exposure to process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• More than 3 years of experience in a finance or procurement-specific role.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain purchasing policies, procedures, and systems.
• Utilize purchasing tools and applications to support daily operations.
• Analyze procurement data and align findings with Finance's monthly reporting.
• Collaborate with Finance to manage supplier pricing, invoice processing, and cost control.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve invoice discrepancies in coordination with vendors and internal departments.
• Document and track discrepancies and resolutions for continuous improvement.
• Analyze trends and root causes to recommend and implement process enhancements.
• Maintain purchasing documentation and reporting for auditing and transparency.
• Support the purchasing team by ensuring purchasing processes align with strategic supply chain goals.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to improve purchasing/finance alignment and communication.
• Assist in training team members on discrepancy management and data accuracy protocols.
• Monitor process changes for effectiveness and suggest further refinements where needed.

The successful candidate is responsible for complying with Hitachi Global Air Power Code of Ethics and related policies. In performing the job, the incumbent shall take all steps necessary to comply with our safety policies and requirements and must actively support the organization's efforts to meet and exceed its goals of creating and maintaining a safe workplace.

This job description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company's discretion.

Hitachi Global Air Power is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on race, religion, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other protected categories under applicable law, whether in recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, compensation, or other conditions of employment.