MRO/Maintenance Buyer - Leeds, AL Apply now » Date: Feb 5, 2025 Location: Leeds, AL, US, 35094 Company: Hubbell Incorporated Job Overview Our Connectors Business Unit in Leeds, AL is looking for a Maintenance/MRO Buyer who will purchase materials, equipment, supplies and services of a specialized or complex nature in accordance with prescribed purchasing regulations and procedures. Will also review and analyze purchase requisitions, investigate and develop sources of supplies, prepare bid specifications, issue bid requests and review quotations. This position requires the use of initiative and independent judgment. A Day In The Life + Spend Management: Manage indirect spend, (MRO goods, plant services, etc.) for the Leeds, AL (Connectors) site, working with stakeholders in operations and maintenance to identify, procure, and manage goods and services. + Stakeholder Collaboration: Work extensively with stakeholders in Operations and Maintenance to understand their requirements and collaborate with them to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities and best practices. + Procurement: Lead procurement activities for indirect goods and services, including the development of sourcing strategies, creation of RFQs, supplier selection, and contract negotiation. + Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure high-quality goods and services are delivered at competitive prices. + Cost Savings: Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities for the site, including the negotiation of favorable pricing and terms with suppliers, the implementation of spend management processes, and the utilization of supplier consolidation and standardization. + Performance Monitoring: Monitor supplier performance, track and analyze spend data, and report on cost savings and other relevant metrics to stakeholders in Operations and management. + Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and regulations, and monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with contracts and agreements + Framework: Creation and tracking of Indirect framework PO’s. + Support Indirect Purchase Req creation where appropriate to support MRO needs of the production departments. + Investigate and reconcile PO issues to resolve AP exceptions. + Coordinate routine service calls by outside vendors for building, fleet, and equipment maintenance. What will help you thrive in this role? + One to two years’ related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. + Experience in maintenance related material purchases and processes + Efficient in Microsoft applications + High degree of organization, discipline, self- motivation and evaluation + Knowledge of ERP System; Syteline or SAP preferred Competencies Planning, Organizing, and Decision Making Communicating and Influencing Enabling Execution Emotional Intelligence Initiative and Drive Positive Approach and Stress Tolerance Resolving Conflict 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.