Sourcing and Procurement Engineer

2 weeks ago

Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Hubbell Incorporated Full time
Job Description:

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking a highly skilled Sourcing and Procurement Engineer to join its team in Leeds, AL. This role plays a crucial part in the supply chain management process, focusing on identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers and materials needed for manufacturing or production. The successful candidate will ensure that components or raw materials meet the company's quality, cost, and delivery requirements while fostering strong relationships with suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Supplier Identification and Evaluation:
    • Determine potential suppliers globally and locally based on technical requirements and company needs.
    • Evaluate suppliers' capabilities, capacities, and financial stability to ensure they can meet the company's quality and delivery standards.
    • Conduct supplier audits and assessments to verify compliance with industry standards and company policies.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure long-term partnerships.
  • Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing agreements with suppliers to secure the best possible terms for the company.
  • Manage supplier performance through regular reviews and assessments, addressing any issues related to quality, delivery, or service.
  • Cost Management:
    • Collaborate with the procurement team to identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality standards.
    • Analyze cost structures and market trends to achieve competitive pricing from suppliers.
    • Implement value engineering and cost reduction initiatives without compromising product quality or performance.
  • Technical Collaboration:
    • Work closely with engineering and production teams to understand technical specifications and ensure that suppliers can meet these requirements.
    • Provide technical support and guidance to suppliers to improve their processes and product offerings.
    • Participate in design reviews and provide input on material selection and sourcing strategies.
  • Identify potential risks in the supply chain, such as single-source dependencies, and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.
  • Ensure a diversified and resilient supplier base to avoid supply disruptions.
  • Compliance and Quality Assurance:
    • Ensure that all sourced materials and components comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
    • Work with the quality assurance team to resolve any issues related to supplier quality or non-conformance.
    • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of supplier certifications, audits, and performance metrics.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain, focusing on efficiency, cost reduction, and quality enhancement.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in sourcing and procurement.
  • Lead or participate in cross-functional teams to implement new sourcing strategies and projects.
Requirements:
  • BS degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or technical field
  • 3+ years of experience in a materials role involving sourcing activities for a manufacturing operation
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering prints and drawings
  • Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and materials
  • Familiarity with Quality systems, processes, and requirements
  • Demonstrated negotiation experience
  • Strong analytical and interpersonal skills

Preferred:

  • SAP
  • Understanding of or experience working with interpersonal logistics
  • Understanding of commodity markets
  • PMP or other project management certification
  • MBA or Master's degree is a plus
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.

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 (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.

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