Buyer

Hubbell Incorporated; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking an experienced Buyer/Planner to manage sourcing, review requisitions, and convert them into purchase orders to support manufacturing and on-time delivery in India. You will monitor inventory levels, lead times, and supplier performance while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to optimize material availability and cost.

The role requires a strong understanding of supply chain concepts, negotiation with suppliers, and the ability to prioritize and

Qualifications

• Experience in the manufacturing industry with strong supply chain concepts.
• Ability to plan, buy, and manage inventory while ensuring on-time delivery.
• Proficient in supplier selection, negotiation, and RFQs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and procure materials based on demand and forecast to meet production schedules.
• Release purchase orders and track supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain accurate lead times, inventory levels, and purchase order statuses in SAP or ERP.
• Coordinate with vendors, engineering and production teams to resolve shortages and expediting needs.
• Review requisitions, negotiate pricing and terms, and manage supplier inquiries.

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Buyer/Planner, who will be able to handle sourcing and review Purchase requisitions based on demand/forecast and turn those requisitions into purchase orders. Drive top notch Customer On-Time Delivery and Demonstrated Lead Time while maintaining optimal inventory levels. Release customer orders from the planning queue based on material availability and lead-times. The Buyer/Planner will be responsible for creating purchase order tracking systems, alerting management when orders have been filled and invoices from vendors have been issued, answering vendor questions, and providing them with additional order documentation as needed. The successful candidate for this position has experience in the manufacturing industry and a strong understanding of supply chain management concepts.

A Day In The Life

Planning and Buying, Inventory management, Material follow up, negotiation, Vendor performance monitoring, and continuous improvement.

• Selecting and developing suppliers, focusing on cost reduction, quality and on-time delivery.
• Analyzing and evaluating materials and products.
• Release customer orders to achieve expected delivery performance
• Maintain current promise dates on customer orders
• Actively engage with USA BU Team, Quality Team and Customer Service
• Creating and preparing cost reduction projects.
• Handles procurements for build-to-print parts after determining price and availability through formal and informal requests for quotes (RFQs).
• Proficient in procuring active components, passive elements, and electromechanical parts.
• Perform standard purchasing process, review requisitions and place PO’s.
• The buyer will negotiate with suppliers on all conflicts and/or questions concerning pricing, delivery dates, quality and required packaging.
• Verifies receipt of materials and approves invoices for payment as required.
• Research and provide constant feedback to department and management relative to material shortages and supplier’s capacity and capabilities.
• Analyze with Purchasing Manager and Engineering to suggest alternate components, due to excessive lead time or obsolescence.
• Act as a liaison between vendor and engineering to evaluate 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.
• Works overtime on an as‑needed basis.
• Comply with all work instructions, including but not limited to, the Company’s safety and attendance policies.
• Ability to handle multiple vendors/priorities with minimal supervision.
• Have effective communication skills with all levels of employees and management. High degree of confidence, objectivity, diplomacy and ethical conduct is essential.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with co‑workers and suppliers.
• Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Analytical, numerically astute with strong demonstrated problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints/technical drawings and specifications desired
• Able to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and achieve set targets.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and high‑stress environment
• Commercial and financial awareness with a full understanding of how failure impacts production, manufacture, and customer order fulfillment.
• Able to work well under pressure and handle emergencies and stressful situations.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy

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.