Job Overview
Hubbell Incorporated is looking for a strategic, results-driven Senior Commodity Manager to lead commodity management for the Wiring Systems Business Unit within our Electrical Products Supply Chain organization. This role owns the end-to-end commodity strategy for the Wiring portfolio. It drives multi-million-dollar material productivity, builds a resilient supply base, and makes sure suppliers can support the business’s growth. The Senior Commodity Manager leads and develops a team of commodity specialists and works closely with Purchasing, Planning, Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Corporate Commodity Management to deliver measurable results in cost, lead time, quality, and supplier delivery performance.
A Day In The Life
Strategy & Leadership
- Develop, own, and execute multi-year commodity strategies for the Wiring Systems portfolio (e.g., copper/aluminum wire, steel, fasteners, plastics/resins, and electronics) that align with BU growth plans and the annual operating plan.
- Lead, coach, and develop commodity specialists and analysts. Set clear goals, hold people accountable, and build the team’s capabilities.\Present commodity strategies, risks, and performance to BU and Supply Chain leadership in a monthly business review.
- Partner with Corporate Commodity Managers to align enterprise initiatives, use Hubbell’s combined spend, and fold BU-specific opportunities into the corporate strategy.
Cost & Material Productivity
- Own the BU’s material productivity target, and build and manage a pipeline of savings projects (negotiations, market tests, VA/VE, consolidation, and resourcing).
- Lead complex negotiations, long-term agreements, and contract renewals with strategic suppliers.
- Monitor commodity markets, forecast cost exposure, and develop mitigation strategies such as indexing, hedging support, and clawbacks.
- Apply total cost of ownership (TCO) and should-cost analysis to sourcing decisions.
Supply Continuity & Resilience
- Make sure supply continuity to operations stays uninterrupted, and lead escalation and recovery for critical constraints and past-due backlog.
- Lead supply base rationalization, dual and third-source qualification, and regional or nearshoring strategies to expand external capacity and reduce risk.
- Assess supplier capacity against demand, and close gaps before they affect customers.
- Resize and realign the supply chain as BU needs change, including product transfers, new product introductions
(NPI), and acquisitions.
Supplier Performance Management
- Lead the supplier performance program, including scorecards, QBRs with key suppliers, and constraint reviews
with critical suppliers. - Improve supplier on-time delivery (OTD), quality, and responsiveness through structured corrective action and
supplier development. - Drive lead time reduction and validate supplier lead times in SAP (PIR and material master) so they reflect
demonstrated performance. - Develop stocking programs (VMI, consignment, safety stock) to improve availability for customers.
Data, Systems & Process Excellence
- Make sure SAP master data and purchasing parameters are accurate for the commodities you own.
- Set and monitor commodity and supply chain KPIs, take corrective action, and support automation and better
reporting. - Run Lean and continuous improvement efforts (kaizens, A3 problem-solving) across sourcing and supplier
processes. - Conduct market research and supplier scouting to support cost competitiveness, innovation, and
diversification.
What will help you thrive in this role?
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or procurement, ideally in
electrical, industrial, or manufacturing environments. - People leadership experience managing and developing professional teams.
- A proven track record of delivering material productivity and leading complex negotiations with strategic
suppliers. - Strong knowledge of commodity markets relevant to Wiring Systems (e.g., copper, steel, resins, fabricated
components). - Proficiency in SAP (MM/PP), Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint, with strong analytical and financial acumen.
- Experience with supplier qualification, dual sourcing, and global or nearshore supply bases.
- Excellent executive communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and senior
leadership. - Lean, Six Sigma, or APICS/ISM certification is a plus.
- Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% to supplier sites and plants, both domestic and international.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $126,100 - $159,000. Final pay will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, skills, qualifications and work location and may vary accordingly.
Hubbell offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and supplemental benefits.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company provided 4% automatic contribution and a Company match of 50% on employee contributions up to 6%.
- 11 employer-paid holidays, flexible vacation, 40 hours sick time, and 8 paid volunteer hours.
Competencies
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 Electrical Solutions
Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. HES provides the critical components that allow operators of buildings, factories and other industrial infrastructure to connect, protect, wire and manage power.
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.
The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.