Job Overview

Manages a team of procurement professionals in the acquisition of both direct and indirect materials necessary for the effective and optimum operation of the business. Leads the negotiation of pricing, lead times, and appropriate order quantities for these materials including major and minor capital equipment purchases for all relevant sites. Establishes performance metrics for the team and directs team members in the allocation of resources to assist the manufacturing sites, PLBT’s, corporate sourcing, finance, and other teams relative to direct and indirect material needs and services.

A Day In The Life

• Develop and execute a purchasing strategy that supports the division’s overall market-driven business strategy related to raw materials, components, purchase for resale products, and services.
• Drive rapid, significant, and sustainable improvement in on-time delivery, lead-time, and purchase pricing.
• Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability.
• Analyzes categories and develop strategies to secure cost decreases.
• Lead regular strategy deployment & KPI reviews for the purchasing team ensuring attainment of results and a sense of urgency with respect to the strategic implementation priorities.
• Periodically present plans and actual results, strategy deployment, and KPI progress. Take aggressive action to drive performance in the areas of purchase pricing, supply chain costs, and inventory levels.
• Partner with functional leaders to coordinate supply chain functions with manufacturing, sales, marketing, design engineering, and other departments.
• Establishes recommendations for supplier enhancement, termination, and new supplier development.
• Take initiative to develop process improvements, simplify practices/workflows, and resolve problems.
• Identify sources of supply, seek out the lowest total cost alternatives and develop solid working relationships with suppliers.
• Ensure an uninterrupted supply of materials on a short lead-time basis while satisfying all quality criteria.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• BS/BA in Supply Chain Management or Equivalent
• 7 Years of sourcing/purchasing experience with 3 Years management experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word, & Outlook)
• Solid experience with major MRP software/tools
• Clear, energetic, and engaging presentation and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems quickly.
• Ability to work with a team or independently and be a self-starter

• Possesses strong communication skills, written and verbal
• Willingness to travel as needed (approx. 25%)

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong demonstrated SAP experience
• APICS/ASCM Certification
• MBA or Master's degree is a plus.

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Electrical Solutions

Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. HES provides the critical components that allow operators of buildings, factories and other industrial infrastructure to connect, protect, wire and manage power.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Manchester, NH 03109: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person