Buyer - Iron Mountain, MI

Hubbell Incorporated • Iron Mountain, MI • 2d ago

Job Overview

Join our team at Systems Control! As an Indirect Buyer, you will provide purchasing expertise to ensure the timely delivery of indirect goods and services. This position is responsible for preparation, issuance, and monitoring of purchase orders for goods and services that are used to support our corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility as well as assisting in the category management, sourcing, supplier selection, and compliance monitoring. This role is in Iron Mountain, MI.

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A Day In The Life

Process Purchase Request and/or Material Order Forms to purchase indirect goods and services

Make purchasing decisions in accordance with standard work and from preferred suppliers

Analyze and review purchase orders for accuracy and completion

Prioritize and actively manage requests, expedite critical items as necessary.

Support purchasing activities including data gathering, preparing quote/proposal packages (RFQ/RFP), evaluating quotes, making supplier recommendations, and executing contracts

Obtain competitive pricing/new sources for materials that do not have a preferred supplier with a Total Cost of Ownership view (Line Item Price, Rebates, Early Payment Discounts)

Maintain an efficient and accurate system for monitoring all open purchase orders

Maintain strict confidentiality with all purchasing information and programs

Collaborate with Supply Chain Management, Senior MRO Buyer, and Buyer Lead for purchasing activities and follow established purchasing policies and procedures

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide requested goods and services and identify strategic sourcing opportunities

Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal customers while supporting office and productions needs

Monitor supplier performance by ensuring that products and services are delivered as scheduled and meet specifications; maintaining appropriate files and records of meetings with suppliers to ensure suppliers are aware of their performance

What will help you thrive in this role?

High School Diploma, Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree preferred

Minimum of two years of purchasing experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment

Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite and ERP software (Syteline preferred)

Strong organization skills

Ability to work on many different projects at once

Strong communication skills with both internal and external customers

Work well under deadlines

Ability to work with little direct daily supervision

Ability to review and analyze quotes

Excellent File Management

Demonstrated ability to gather and use competitive costing information effectively

Effective organizational and analytical skills

Efficient organization and time-management skills

Strong negotiation 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.

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