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Hubbell Power Systems Buyer - Reading, PA in Reading, Pennsylvania
Buyer - Reading, PA
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Date: Sep 10, 2024
Location: Reading, PA, US, 19605
Company: Hubbell Incorporated
Job Overview
Purchase the required items at a competitive price while meeting quality and delivery standards.
A Day In The Life
Purchase items required for manufacturing:
Ensure on-time deliveries of purchased items;
Run daily Exception Reports and respond to suggestions;
Run MRBR Report daily to confirm there are no Accounting issues;
Seek to cut costs by competitive purchasing techniques (maintain positive PPV savings);
Ensure items purchased match requirements of purchase order;
Use experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals;
Manage ongoing relationships with suppliers;
Experience with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of purchasing and inventory control.
- Provide vendor sourcing:
Evaluates and recommends vendors, may include overnight travel
Submit banking information changes to vendor master group
Enter AFE’s PO’s;
Request quotations from qualified vendors;
Responsible for purchasing and negotiating of materials, equipment and supplies from vendors.
Evaluate vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers based on quality, cost and delivery.
- Cost savings:
Identify cost savings opportunities;
Monitor and oversee cost savings;
Must be able to make effective decisions (P&L impact) by analyzing information and considering priorities;
Extend terms with vendors (out to 90 days);
Maintain “Days on Hand” inventory levels set by corporate;
Effective organizational skills / ability to handle multiple projects at any given time;
Able to work efficiently with minimal guidance or supervision;
Work with other departments to determine suitability of purchased items;
Other duties may be assigned
What will help you thrive in this role?
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors’ degree (B.A. or B.S.) in business or related field.
Two or three years of previous experience, preferably in electronics.
CPM and/or CPIM Professional Certifications preferred .
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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.