Purchasing Supervisor - Leeds, AL

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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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, 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.