Buyer

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.

Position Overview
The Buyer will research and purchase products goods and services in support of manufacturing, ensuring a competitive price and meeting quality and delivery standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Purchases and maintains goods and services required for manufacturing.
• Ensure on-time delivery of purchased items.
• Seek to cut costs by competitive purchasing techniques.
• Ensure items purchased match requirements of purchase order.
• Locate and evaluate subcontractors.
• Provide vendor sourcing: analyze bids, locate and qualify vendors, request quotations from qualified vendors, and negotiate and complete purchase agreements.
• Provide pricing of materials and lead times of parts for customer requests and new products.
• Self-directed and takes a proactive role in solving problems related to purchased goods anticipating problems and seeking solutions.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum of five years experience in a Planning or Purchasing role.
• Minimum of five years experience of SAP or MRP business systems required.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• Efficient typing skills, with an emphasis on accuracy and legal aspects of purchasing.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Archdale, NC 27263: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• SAP: 5 years (Required)
• Buyer: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: One location