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Purchasing Supervisor - Leeds, AL

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Date: Jun 18, 2026

Location: Leeds, AL, US, 35094

Company: Hubbell Incorporated

Job Overview

Oversee purchasing responsibilities to ensure we balance inventory dollars to obtain inventory days while still servicing our internal and external customers.  Lead teams responsible for reviewing orders, procuring, communicating with supply base, transporting, and supplying material to the plant. 

A Day In The Life

Supplier & Procurement Management

  • Manage relationships and performance of existing and new suppliers.
  • Collaborate with sourcing department when there are supplier’s risks and/or a need for dual sourcing.
  • Manage purchasing activities to ensure sufficient parts are on hand to meet production schedules.
  • Ensure timely release of purchase orders and timely arrival of materials.
  • Maintain SAP purchasing exception messages to ensure proper MRP runs.
  • Set up and maintain supplier on time delivery programs.
  • Review/update system lead times with suppliers.
  • Review and suggest safety stock levels and purchasing related SAP fields.
  • Manage suppliers and system activity through unique/raw material situations.
  • Participate in inventory reduction programs and raw material forecasting.
  • Work with cross functional teams to ensure raw materials arrive before scheduled production and alert risks.
  • Cross train and backup Planning Lead to ensure coverage of critical tasks.

Team Leadership

  • Directly manage (2) Buyers and (1) Outside Processing Buyer/Planner hybrid including workload balancing, coaching, development, and performance management.
  • Data, Systems & KPI Management
  • Perform purchasing related data analysis using SAP and Excel.
  • Present procurement related KPIs to Materials Manager (OTD, cost savings, supplier performance).
  • Participate in SAP changes related to purchasing processes.
  • Manage vendor messages in our Taulia system.
  • Collaborate with Warehouse Manager on goods receipt and invoice issues with our supply base. 
  • Collaborate with Warehouse Manager to complete a PFEP for SAP WMS implementation and maintenance.

Safety, 5S, and Compliance

  • Ensure the warehouse meets and exceeds corporate safety standards.
  • Drive 5S initiatives to maintain clean, organized, safe storage areas.
  • Train and hold the team accountable for safe material handling practices.
  • Ensure proper storage of hazardous materials, if applicable.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Perform other responsibilities assigned by the Materials Manager related to the Purchasing Lead role and management of the purchasing team.

What will help you thrive in this role?

  • Bachelors Degree in Business
  • 7+ years of Purchasing/Warehouse experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong understanding of Material/Logistics/Manufacturing processes and material flow is required
  • SAP experience 
  • Possess strong written and oral communication skills.

 

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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