Purchasing Supervisor - Des Moines, IA

Overview

The Purchasing Supervisor will be responsible for the purchasing process, including cost containment, vendor relationship management and identification of new suppliers that will provide the best value to the Des Moines facility.

Date: Feb 2, 2026

Location: Des Moines, IA, US, 50321

Company: Hubbell Incorporated

• Selects, develops, evaluates, and supervises Purchasing staff to insure appropriate assignment of work and completion of department deliverables. Provides training and guidance and advises subordinates as necessary.
• Negotiates with new and current vendors on an ongoing basis to ensure the best possible price and service guarantee for all goods and services. Represents company in negotiating contracts and formulating policies/ account/ credit terms with suppliers.
• Reviews requisitions to ensure appropriate approval, correct account numbers and conformance to company policies.
• Analyzes market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability. Tracks and reports on market conditions and merchandise costs.
• Monitors vendor performance and quality addresses issues in a timely manner and seeks replacement sources for inadequate vendors.
• Works closely with Receiving Department to ensure that supplies arrive on time, traces delinquent arrivals through purchase orders, and arranges for the disposal of surplus/obsolete materials.
• Participates in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials.
• Continually analyzes and evaluates existing process documentation and procedures; recommends and oversees process improvements.
• Identifies and resolves issues that arise relative to purchasing operations collaborating with other areas as appropriate (Manufacturing, Planning, Inventory Control, Quality, etc.).
• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed.

• 6-8 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Significant experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Requires excellent negotiating skills
• Must possess excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and SAP with a working knowledge of MRP/ERP software and concepts.
• Organizational skills for efficient office control are mandatory.
• Ability to communicate professionally with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts.
• Requires solid problem solving and decision-making 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…