Buyer

Hubbell Incorporated; Vega Baja (PR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Caribe Limited seeks an experienced Buyer to manage complex purchasing in a manufacturing setting. You will negotiate prices, prepare purchase orders in SAP, and coordinate with internal teams to maintain optimal inventory levels. You will review forecasts, track supplier performance, and support accounts payable activities.

Fluency in Spanish and English is preferred, with 5–10 years of materials experience. Proficiency in SAP and MS Office is expected.

Qualifications

• BS in Materials Management required or technical field.
• 5–10 years experience in materials/purchasing in manufacturing.
• Strong written and verbal communication in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Purchase components and raw materials from suppliers.
• Negotiate with suppliers to obtain best price and quality.
• Create purchase orders using SAP.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to maintain inventory levels.
• Monitor forecasts and lead times; ensure on-time delivery of materials.
• Handle accounts payable reconciliation related to purchases.
• Prepare periodic reports on procurement performance.

Skills

Purchasing

Negotiation

Inventory management

Accounts payable

Data reporting

Education

BS in Materials Management

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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The Buyer role perform buying assignments of a complex nature requiring substantial experience in assigned commodities and purchasing procedures. Purchase items at the most favorable price consistent with quality, quantity, and specification requirements. Plans, directs and controls activities relating to materials orders, purchasing, shipping and receiving, and the movement and storage of materials used in the manufacturing of Hubbell Caribe Limited (“HCL”). Gives complete support to Manufacturing Supervisors, Managers, and Associates in activities focused on training, maintenance, and sustainment of continues improvement in all processes.

Every day at Hubbell is different and you'll contribute in many ways. On any given day, you'll make a difference by:

• Responsible for purchasing components and/or raw materials from initial negotiation through final completion of a contract which will require through knowledge in depth of such commodities markets.


• Negotiate with the suppliers’ prices at least three different proposals and select the best quality and price.


• Create purchase orders based on production needs and inventory replenishment using SAP.


• Partner with key internal stakeholders to ensure appropriate inventory levels.


• Review business forecasts and usage to determine appropriate order quantities. Monitor lead times and supplier performance.


• Ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned purchase orders and provide detailed information on expected availability of materials on any back ordered or missing products to internal customers.


• Procures and develops were feasible, new sources of suppliers.


• Accounts payable reconciliation.


• Prepares periodic reports or other data for presentation to immediate supervisor indicating record of achievement of established goals, recommended improvements, and projects.


• On assigned inventory items react to engineering changes (EC), Defective Material Reports (DMR’s), and inventory adjustments ensuring the availability of appropriate material and/or parts in the appropriate inventory level.


• Ensures that the documentation and purchase of assigned inventory material and/or parts conform to the specifications and/or requirements established by “HCL” QualitySystem. Work with quality management teams to process return goods and ensure credit receipt.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• BS in Materials Management, Technical or Business Field is required.


• Minimum of Five (5) to Ten (10) years experience with Materials within a manufacturing environment preferably at Electrical or Electronic manufacturing.


• Good communications skills written and verbal in the Spanish/English languages.


• Knowledge in Word, Excel, PowerPoint. SAP exposure, highly preferred.

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 Electrical Solutions

Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. HES provides the critical components that allow operators of buildings, factories and other industrial infrastructure to connect, protect, wire and manage power.

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.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.