**Location:** Manchester, NH, US, ******** Corporate Overview Hubbell Incorporated was founded in 1888 and has grown into an international manufacturer of quality electrical, lighting and power solutions with more than 75 brands used and recognized around the world. Our founder, Harvey Hubbell, developed tooling and equipment to serve the growing demand for new assembly and manufacturing machinery during the industrial revolution. An early, and one of many patents awarded, came for the creation of the first practical method to control electricity through the pull chain socket that remains unchanged today. As a market leader in reliable, electrical solutions, we provide more than half a million products delivered through our various business groups. Hubbell is committed to continually innovating solutions that work, transforming old products with new ideas, and ensuring that we Energize, Enlighten and Empower the communities that support us. Division Overview Hubbell Construction & Energy (HCE) focuses on products to support four business segments: Connectors, Grounding & Tooling, Gas Connectors & Accessories, Harsh & Hazardous, and Distribution. With markets in renewable energy, lighting, transportation, data center, telecom, utility, extreme environment, gas and water distribution, power generation and oil & gas, we guarantee that our products set the standards for industry solutions. Our success not only depends on our value proposition, but on the strength, knowledge and expertise of our employees. **Posting Address**
Hubbell Incorporated
47 East Industrial Park Drive
Manchester, NH 03109
**Position Overview**
The Senior Buyer is responsible for handling all of the purchasing activities related to a specific assigned commodity while beginning to contribute and participate in a leadership role in projects/activities. This position is responsible for negotiating price and delivery and placement of orders.
**Duties and Responsibilities**
* Fully recognize and develop understanding of the total procurement picture for all purchased goods and services.
* Authorized to sign and approve all purchase orders placed with a value of up to $10,000.00, as consistent with Hubbell signing authority matrix.
* Required to develop process improvements, simplify workflows, refine paperwork practices, and resolve problems on his or her own initiative. Such individual actions shall to be reviewed and implemented through the Senior Buyer's Immediate Supervisor.
* Identify sources of supply, and seek out the lowest total cost alternatives and develop solid working relationships with the suppliers.
* Insure an uninterrupted supply of materials on a short lead-time basis while satisfying all quality criteria.
Required to:
* Conduct regular competitive quotation and analysis exercises.
* Negotiate in earnest and directly with suppliers.
* Provide detailed reporting on market conditions to management.
* SAP preferred.
* Work closely with other functional areas to pursue alternative products solutions, which will reduce our costs.
* Will be held individually responsible for results on cost, quality, and delivery performance of assigned suppliers.
* Work with Commodity Manager in developing long-term supply strategies that will meet the company's operational objectives.
* Handle various commodities, and becoming fully familiar with multiple commodities to be successful in any commodity assignment.
* Assume a leading role within the department for coordination and resolution of vendor problems with assigned value limitations.
* Expand their roles with Operations Personnel to fully communicate and resolve procurement problems.
* Assume an active role in department development of new sources and market communications.
Assume a leadership role in many department activities including:
* Department Meetings
* Cost Reduction/Control Activities
* Vendor Negotiations
* Operation Communications
* Business Travel
* Project Assignments
* Commodity Development
* Report Documentation
* As well as all other individual Purchasing Activities.
* Use knowledge to assist with the development of Purchasing peers and subordinates.
* Provide coverage for other team members during travel and vacation periods.
**Skills and Experience**
* Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university
* 7+ years related experience and/or training in procurement
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**Education**
Bachelors Degree
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.
