Buyer II - Hamilton, OH

Buyer II – Hamilton, OH (HGUS)

Company: Hubbell Gas Utility Solutions (HGUS), a subsidiary of Hubbell Incorporated

Location: Hamilton, OH, US

Date posted: Dec 3, 2025

The Buyer II is responsible for managing purchasing activities for assigned commodities within our connector manufacturing operations. This role ensures material availability, optimizes cost and lead time, and drives supplier performance improvements. The Buyer II collaborates cross‑functionally to support sourcing strategies, lead negotiations, and contribute to process improvement initiatives. Strong knowledge of purchasing principles, MRP systems, and supplier management is essential.

• Execute purchase order placement, confirmation, and timely updates.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure on‑time delivery; expedite as needed.
• Serve as subject‑matter expert for assigned commodities and related systems.
• Partner with internal teams to review priorities and provide status updates.
• Conduct regular supplier meetings to review metrics and corrective actions.
• Resolve supplier quality and payment issues in collaboration with internal teams.
• Support onboarding and qualification of new suppliers.
• Collaborate with sourcing and commodity managers to implement sourcing initiatives.
• Drive process improvements to simplify workflows and enhance efficiency.
• Mentor junior purchasing staff and provide coverage for team members as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, standards, and requirements.
• Contribute to risk‑management and escalation strategies for global supply‑chain disruptions.

• Minimum 5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings and terminology.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word, Outlook).
• Strong experience with MRP/ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to analyze and resolve problems independently.
• Ability to work collaboratively or autonomously; self‑starter mindset.
• Willingness to travel as required.

• SAP experience strongly preferred.
• APICS/ASCM or related purchasing certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent.

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. 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. Hubbell operates in the Utility Solutions and Electrical Solutions segments, serving markets such as data centers, renewables, commercial buildings, industrial, telecom and transportation.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.