Buyer - Manchester, NH

Hubbell Incorporated • Manchester, NH

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About The Position

The Buyer is responsible for managing purchasing activities for assigned commodities within our Burndy operations. This role ensures material availability, optimizes cost and lead time, and drives supplier performance improvements. The Buyer collaborates cross-functionally to support sourcing strategies, lead negotiations, and contribute to process improvement initiatives. Strong knowledge of purchasing principles, MRP systems, and supplier management is essential.

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings and terminology.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word, Outlook).
• Strong experience with MRP/ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to analyze and resolve problems independently.
• Ability to work collaboratively or autonomously; self-starter mindset.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Nice To Haves

• SAP experience strongly preferred.
• APICS/ASCM or related purchasing certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Execute purchase order placement, confirmation, and timely updates.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery; expedite as needed.
• Serve as subject matter expert for assigned commodities and related systems.
• Partner with internal teams to review priorities and provide status updates.
• Conduct regular supplier meetings to review metrics and corrective actions.
• Resolve supplier quality and AP payment issues in collaboration with internal teams.
• Support onboarding and qualification of new suppliers.
• Collaborate with sourcing and commodity managers to implement sourcing initiatives.
• Drive process improvements to simplify workflows and enhance efficiency.
• Mentor junior purchasing staff and provide coverage for team members as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, standards, and requirements.
• Contribute to risk management and escalation strategies for global supply chain disruptions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level