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 Power Systems (HPS) engages in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of products used by utilities. Today, HPS is deeply engaged in product solutions for OSP Communication utility purposes, and has been actively growing that segment of the business. HPS roots have historically been in high voltage transmission, distribution, substation, underground products used by electric utilities. HPS products are also used in the civil construction, transportation, gas and water industries.
At HPS, we build products that provide mission critical infrastructure and that deliver communications and power to millions of people worldwide. In our business, failure is not an option. Therefore, we manufacture products of uncompromising integrity and it starts with our quality policy. We hold our partners, our suppliers and ourselves to the highest standard to ensure we exceed all the technical and functional expectations of our customers.
Hubbell Incorporated engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of electrical and electronic products in the United States and internationally. It operates in three segments: Electrical, Power, and Industrial Technology.
**Position Overview**:
Individual would be responsible for the timely planning and procurement of materials, supplies and equipment needed in support of the master production schedule. Optimize inventory in assigned areas and procure in accordance with quality specifications at the best possible price. Individual would also be responsible for expediting deliveries, clarification of specifications, and planning/scheduling to meet customer requirements.
- This individual would be required to work closely with manufacturing in establishing production planning and procurement schedules**Duties and Responsibilities**:
- Research sources of supply and alternative materials, document competitive quoting, review and process purchase requisitions for materials and supplies.
- Follow up on back orders of manufactured and procured materials, expedite delivery of orders, make special arrangements for delivery as needed, and communicate to the respective departments the expected delivery dates and potential shortages
- Plan the manufacture of all products through the production facility in accordance with assembly procedures and standard times. Release production orders in the required time frame.
- Ensure purchasing and planning documents are processed in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Update SAP data as needed and work with vendor and/or accounting to reconcile PO discrepancies.
- Have knowledge of inventory procedures in establishing and maintaining reorder points, reorder quantities and lead-times.
- Conduct or direct negotiations with vendors on rejections, disposition and adjustment of non-conforming materials.
- Promote and maintain good business relationships with suppliers.
- Recommend procedures to improve quality and reduce costs, as well as keep informed of new developments in related commodities. Share updates with the Materials department. Support plant-wide Safety initiatives.
**Skills and Experience**:
- Minimum of two (2) years Purchasing experience
- Minimum of two (2) years Planning experience
- Manufacturing support experience desired
- APICS certification would be beneficial
- Knowledge of a variety of commodities would be a plus
- Microsoft Word & Excel required
- SAP or similar ERP system experience required
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Good time management and multi-tasking skills
- Travel may be required (up to 10%)
**Education**:
- Bachelors Degree en Engineering General**Competencies**:
- Empowers Others- Professional Maturity- Establishes Priorities- Customer Focus- Integrity and Ethics- Results Driven/Initiative- Strategic Thinking- Communications- Team Leadership- Functional Excellence- Business Knowledge