Buyer - Largo, FL

Job Overview

Hubbell Power Systems

Beckwith Electric

6190 118th Ave N

Largo, FL 33773

The Buyer is a critical thinking role that is responsible for handling all purchasing activities related to a specific assigned commodity while leading and/or contributing to improvement and productivity related to projects/activities. The Buyer will be called upon to negotiate with suppliers, drive continuous improvement in supplier performance and collaborate internally to achieve desired business outcomes. Requires a solid foundation of function skills and knowledge in relevant purchasing and sourcing concepts.

A Day In The Life

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Lead point of contact that manages and coordinates fabricated commodities.
• Identify sources of supply, seek out the lowest total cost alternatives and develop solid working relationships with suppliers.
• Focus on cost reduction, including creating and preparing cost reduction projects. (maintain positive PPV savings)
• Responsible for on-time delivery (OTD)
• Works with Quality Assurance (QA) on rejected parts to get resolution or request RMA.
• Strong negotiating skills to address conflicts and/or questions concerning pricing, delivery dates, quality and required packaging.
• Analyze and evaluate materials and products.
• Handles procurements for build-to-print parts after determining price and availability through formal and informal request for quotes. (RFQs)
• Perform standard purchasing process, review requisitions, and place POs.
• Verifies receipt of materials and approves invoices for payment as required.
• Ensure an uninterrupted supply of materials while optimizing cost, lead-time and quality.
• Provide constant feedback to department and management relative to material shortages and supplier’s capacity and capabilities.
• In conjunction with the Purchasing Manager and Engineering team, investigate and suggest alternate components, due to excessive lead time or obsolescence.
• Act as a liaison between vendor and engineering to resolve technical questions.
• Ability to prioritize with vendor and expedite material under lead time.
• Process non-conforming material requests (MRBR) and RMA requests with distributors/vendors, in a timely manner.
• Maintain appropriate lead time and pricing in SAP.
• Capacity to handle multiple vendors/priorities with minimal supervision.
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and management. High degree of confidence, objectivity, diplomacy and ethical conduct is essential.
• Comply with all work policies, including but not limited to, the Company’s safety and attendance policies.
• Provide coverage for other team members during travel and vacation periods.
• Works overtime on an as-needed basis.
  
  

What will help you thrive in this role?

Required

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Ability to identify electronic and mechanical components; familiarity with purchasing and inventory control procedures in a manufacturing environment; familiarity with a fully integrated computing system.
• Strong negotiating, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• 5 plus years of work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Efficient organizational and time management skills.
• Consistent attention to detail.
• Capable of working with a team or independently and be a self-starter.
• Potential to excel in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to use computer for on-line system and for spreadsheet analysis.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001
• Comprehensive understanding of MS Excel, MS Word.
  
  

Desired

• Ability to read and understand blueprints/technical drawings and specifications
• Experience with SAP
• Knowledge of Six Sigma Principles
• APICS/CPIM Certification
• Experience in purchasing Aluminum, Stainless Steel and Resin Cabinets
  
  

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or equivalent. 5 plus years buying in a manufacturing environment with progressive responsibility. Associate or Bachelor’s degree is desired.

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.