Sr. Purchasing Manager - Manchester, NH
Date: Aug 29, 2025
Location: Manchester, NH, US, 03109-5311
Company: Hubbell Incorporated
Job Overview
The Sr. Purchasing Manager will oversee multiple teams of purchasing professionals supporting the Industrial Strategic Business Units across multiple businesses and physical locations. The purchasing team specializes in the acquisition of both direct materials. Works with business partners to develop and implement purchasing strategies that align with business goals and objectives, including cash flow, inventory, lead time, and on time delivery. This individual will establish a team and guides team members to achieving organizational and performance goals. They will develop and implement processes, best practices, and automation for the team in support of business goals and objectives. The Sr. Purchasing Manager will also manage staffing and 3rd party purchasing strategies for the organization.
A Day In The Life
Roles & Responsibilities:
Develop and execute a purchasing strategy aligned with the Light Industrial SBU strategy, focusing on raw materials, components, indirect materials, resale products, and services.
Drive significant improvements in on-time delivery, lead-time, and cost.
Analyze market conditions to assess current and future material availability.
Collaborate across functions to use predictive tools for managing supply risk and disruptions.
Inform stakeholders about critical purchasing issues that could affect the business.
Create and implement plans to mitigate or eliminate risks.
Lead regular reviews on strategy deployment and KPIs for the purchasing team, emphasizing the urgency of strategic priorities.
Present periodic updates on plans, results, and progress regarding strategy deployment and KPIs, and take decisive actions to improve on-time delivery, lead-time, and cost.
Work with leaders across functions to integrate supply chain activities with manufacturing, sales, marketing, design, and engineering.
Continuously identify and implement industry best practices.
Provide recommendations for supplier performance improvements and development.
Initiate process enhancements to streamline workflows and solve problems.
Ensure all new supplier programs/materials are designed to meet customer needs promptly and without disruption.
Collaborate with various functional areas to ensure approval of alternative products and solutions.
What will help you thrive in this role?
Required Skills and Experience:
BS/BA in Supply Chain Management or Equivalent
7+ years of purchasing experience with 5+ years management experience.
3+ years of experience in leadership or team management role
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word, & Outlook)
SAP Experience
Willingness to travel as needed (approx. 20%)
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree
APICS/ASCM Certification or other related purchasing certification
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.
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