Buyer

Hubbell Incorporated • Vega Baja, PR

12d

About The Position

The Buyer performs complex purchasing assignments requiring substantial experience with assigned commodities and purchasing procedures. The role purchases items at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, and specification requirements, and plans, directs, and controls activities relating to materials orders, purchasing, shipping and receiving, and the movement and storage of materials used in Hubbell Caribe Limited (HCL) manufacturing. The Buyer supports manufacturing supervisors, managers, and associates in training, maintenance, and sustaining continuous improvement across processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Management, a technical field, or a business field.
• Five to ten years of materials experience in a manufacturing environment; electrical or electronic manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Spanish and English.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• SAP exposure is highly preferred.
• Experience in electrical or electronic manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Purchase components and/or raw materials from initial negotiation through contract completion, using in-depth knowledge of the relevant commodity markets.
• Obtain at least three supplier proposals, negotiate prices, and select the best combination of quality and price.
• Create purchase orders in SAP based on production needs and inventory replenishment requirements.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Review business forecasts and usage to determine order quantities, and monitor lead times and supplier performance.
• Verify that deliveries satisfy purchase orders and provide internal customers with detailed availability information for backordered or missing products.
• Procure and, where feasible, develop new supplier sources.
• Reconcile accounts payable.
• Prepare periodic reports or other data for the immediate supervisor, including progress toward established goals, recommended improvements, and projects.
• Respond to engineering changes, Defective Material Reports, and inventory adjustments for assigned items, ensuring appropriate material availability and inventory levels.
• Ensure documentation and purchases of assigned inventory materials and parts conform to HCL Quality System requirements.
• Work with quality management teams to process returned goods and ensure receipt of credits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time