Corporate overview
hubbell incorporated was founded in 1888 and has grown into an international manufacturer of quality electrical, lighting and power solutions with more than 75 brands used and recognized around the world.
our founder, harvey hubbell, developed tooling and equipment to serve the growing demand for new assembly and manufacturing machinery during the industrial revolution.
an early, and one of many patents awarded, came for the creation of the first practical method to control electricity through the pull chain socket that remains unchanged today.
as a market leader in reliable, electrical solutions, we provide more than half a million products delivered through our various business groups.
hubbell is committed to continually innovating solutions that work, transforming old products with new ideas, and ensuring that we energize, enlighten and empower the communities that support us.
division overview
brand overview
posting address
acme electric, hubbell commercial & industrial
millenium 304 parque industrial millenium
apodaca, nl, mexico 66626
position overview
the senior buyer is responsible for handling all the purchasing activities related to specific assigned commodities while beginning to contribute and participate in a leadership role in projects/activities.
this position requires the use of initiative and independent judgment.
must have analytical skills and excellent communication skills.
*responsibilities*:
plan, schedule, and requisition material to support production and customer requirements by maintaining planning parameters of lead-time, reorder point, safety stock and reorder quantity in accordance with the company's inventory and shipment objectives.
monitor and act on exception messages within sap such as expedites and de-expedites open orders to more appropriate time frames as indicated by mrp changing demands.
monitor and ensure supplier on time delivery performance.
maintain purchasing information records.
work with receiving and accounts payable to reconcile receiving errors and invoice issues.
handle various commodities and becoming fully familiar with multiple commodities to be successful in any commodity assignment.
assume a leading role within the department for coordination and resolution of vendor problems.
expand their roles with operations personnel to fully communicate and resolve procurement problems.
make certain the purchasing documents are processed in accordance with corporate's standard operating procedures.
work closely with sqe on negotiations with vendors on rejections, disposition, and adjustment of non-conforming materials.
interfaces daily with engineering and suppliers to resolve component issues in a timely manner to ensure delivery schedules are achieved.
monitor and reduce excess to policy and excess and obsolete inventory.
skills and experience
- 5+ years related experience and/or training in procurement.
- purchasing experience in manufacturing environment.
- strong experience working with mrp systems; sap highly preferred.
- solid excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups, data manipulations)
- basic understanding of inventory and documentation management systems.
- good communication, customer service, and supplier relation skills.
education
bachelors degree en business o engineering general
specialized studies en english