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Date: Feb 27, 2026

Location: Centralia, MO, US, 65240

Company: Hubbell Incorporated

Job Overview

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing, procuring, and managing raw materials and components required to support production within the Business Unit. This position ensures supplier performance, timely deliveries, accurate pricing, and alignment with organizational inventory goals. The Buyer works closely with Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Accounts Payable, and suppliers to maintain uninterrupted supply flow and support the overall material strategy.

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A Day In The Life

Procurement & Supplier Management

  • Maintain and update records related to cost, supplier delivery performance, and material quality.
  • Maintain accurate purchase order information, including pricing and lead times, in SAP (PIR).
  • Work with suppliers to resolve delivery issues, rejections, and invoicing discrepancies.
  • Expedite raw materials and components as needed to support production.
  • Participate in make‑vs‑buy evaluations and sourcing decisions.

 Cross-Functional Coordination & Issue Resolution

  • Work closely with Planning and Manufacturing to support inventory goals and production needs.
  • Coordinate with Quality and Production to manage nonconforming materials.
  • Collaborate with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice issues.

System Accuracy & Data Integrity

  • Maintain accurate data within the Purchasing Information Record (PIR)
  • Support identification and disposition of obsolete materials with Operations and Planning.

 Continuous Improvement & Process Discipline

  • Assist in annual physical inventory.
  • Recommend improvements to purchasing processes to support cost, delivery, and inventory performance.

Expected Outcomes

  • Reliable and uninterrupted supply of raw materials and components.
  • Accurate purchase order data supporting MRP and production planning.
  • Improved supplier performance through proactive communication and issue resolution.
  • Reduced material shortages and improved on‑time delivery from suppliers.
  • Stronger alignment between Procurement, Planning, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.

What will help you thrive in this role?

  • 3+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency in Word and Excel.
  • Experience with SAP preferred but not required
  • Strong communication and coordination skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on open issues.

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 Utility Solutions 

 

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

 

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.

 


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