Hubbell Incorporated
Purchasing Manager - Manchester, NH
Hubbell Incorporated, Manchester, New Hampshire, us, 03103
Responsibilities
Execute purchasing strategy that supports the businesses’ overall market-driven 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
Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability
Advise stakeholders of significant purchasing issues that may impact business
Analyze 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
Continuously benchmark best practices and implement as appropriate
Establish recommendations for supplier enhancement, termination, and new supplier development
Initiate process improvements, simplify practices/workflows, and resolve problems
Identify sources of supply, seek 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
Provide detailed reporting on market conditions to management
Work closely with other functional areas to pursue alternative product solutions that will reduce costs
Required Skills and Experience
BS/BA in Supply Chain Management or Equivalent
5+ 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
Comfortable with challenging the status quo
Ability to work with a team or independently and be a self‑starter
Strong communication skills, written and verbal
Willingness to travel as needed (approx. 15%)
Preferred Qualifications
APICS/ASCM Certification
MBA or Master’s degree is a plus
About 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.
The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.
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Execute purchasing strategy that supports the businesses’ overall market-driven 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
Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability
Advise stakeholders of significant purchasing issues that may impact business
Analyze 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
Continuously benchmark best practices and implement as appropriate
Establish recommendations for supplier enhancement, termination, and new supplier development
Initiate process improvements, simplify practices/workflows, and resolve problems
Identify sources of supply, seek 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
Provide detailed reporting on market conditions to management
Work closely with other functional areas to pursue alternative product solutions that will reduce costs
Required Skills and Experience
BS/BA in Supply Chain Management or Equivalent
5+ 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
Comfortable with challenging the status quo
Ability to work with a team or independently and be a self‑starter
Strong communication skills, written and verbal
Willingness to travel as needed (approx. 15%)
Preferred Qualifications
APICS/ASCM Certification
MBA or Master’s degree is a plus
About 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.
The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.
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