About this role
Job Overview
The Sourcing Specialist develops and implements sourcing strategies to meet raw material needs throughout the Business Unit.
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A Day In The Life
Every day at Hubbell is different and you’ll contribute in many ways. On any given day, you’ll make a difference by:
- Leading sourcing of major commodity items for the Business Unit.
- Analyzing potential suppliers in our market.
- Working with our corporate sourcing team on cost savings projects.
- Evaluating proposals from vendors and negotiating within budgetary limitations.
- Working with Product Engineers to develop cost effective product components.
- Working closely with manufacturing management to ensure inventory goals are met.
- Monitoring supplier quality and delivery performance and leading improvement efforts.
What will help you thrive in this role?
Bachelor of Science Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering General, or technical field (required)
3-5 years of experience in a materials role involving sourcing activities for a manufacturing operation (required)
Ability to read and interpret engineering prints and drawings (required)
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and materials.
Familiarity with Quality systems, processes, and requirements.
Demonstrated negotiations experience.
Strong analytical skills.
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 Utility Solutions
Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.
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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About Hubbell Incorporated
Hubbell Incorporated is a leading manufacturer of utility and electrical solutions that help build more reliable, resilient, and renewable energy infrastructure. The company manufactures high-quality critical infrastructure solutions strategically aligned around clean energy megatrends, with a focus on grid modernization, “Electrification of Everything”, and energy efficiency.
With over 135 years in business and more than 17,000 employees worldwide, Hubbell has the experience and expertise to deliver best-in-class solutions that electrify economies and energize communities.
What you'll do
- The Sourcing Specialist leads the sourcing of major commodity items and analyzes potential suppliers. They work with the corporate sourcing team on cost savings projects and evaluate vendor proposals.
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