Manager Sourcing - Steel

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　　Date: Jan 24, 2024

　　Location: Centralia, MO, US, 65240 Non Hubbell Location, CT, US, 06484-4300

　　Company: Hubbell Incorporated

　　Posting Address

　　Centralia, MO

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　　Job Overview

　　The Sourcing Manager, Steel, will develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned categories and/or assigned items. Assigned items may include, but not necessarily limited to steel and/or other direct materials. Plan and implement activities for cost reduction with cost being defined as cost, payment terms, lead-time, and quality of assigned category products.

　　Provide leadership to the organization with respect to assigned category. Prioritize and maintain balance between cost of acquisition and cost of possession to maximize return on investment including methodologies to maximize working capital. Balance workload across all Hubbell Incorporated sites and the two Hubbell Platforms; Hubbell Utility Systems and Hubbell Electrical Solutions.

　　A Day In The Life

　　Strategic Supplier Management

　　Lead/Support supplier sourcing, evaluation and selection, negotiation, performance monitoring, relationship management, and continuous improvement for assigned commodities and processes

　　Work closely with cross functional leadership to develop and maintain technology and/or product strategies

　　Develop and maintain strong global supplier relationships, including supplier site visits and relationships at all levels of their organization

　　Supervise and report on supplier strategies, spend, business allocation, capability gap analysis and facilitate cross-functional review and evaluation

　　Develop strategies for the mitigation of risk in the supply chain, overall and for specific new product programs

　　Provide benchmarking studies and market analysis

　　Negotiate buys & long term agreements

　　Organize and lead regular strategic supplier business reviews

　　Generate and present supplier performance metrics to suppliers

　　Facilitate the support of category analysis (internal and external) in support of the Strategic Sourcing processes

　　Develop vertical supply chain relationships and cost controls through multi-party sourcing opportunities

　　Help improve processes and demonstrate technology to reduce costs, and report measured performance

　　Contribute to Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction efforts and initiatives to achieve the benefits.

　　What will help you thrive in this role?

　　BS in Supply Chain Management, Distribution, Finance or Engineering and 5-10 years validated experience or training/equivalent combination of education and experience.

　　Working with manufacturing engineering and program management teams.

　　Experience leading without authority, using impact and influence, and working across boundaries.

　　Experience in negotiation, internal and external to a matrixed corporate environment.

　　Materials management, JIT, TCO, and Working Capital.

　　CPSM or APICS certification a plus.

　　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 Unified Business Solutions

　　Hubbell Unified Business Services (HUBS) provides corporate shared services to support all businesses across the enterprise. Functional areas include Engineering, Sales, Operations, Marketing, Finance, Legal, IT, Human Resources, Payroll, Environmental Health & Safety, and Compliance. HUBS employees are located around the world.

　　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.