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

Hubbell Lighting (HLI) is committed to elevating the lighting experience. Empowered by lighting solutions that integrate seamlessly into their environment, save energy, provide improved quality of light, deliver return on investment and armed with Hubbell’s unflinching support, its customers are able to think differently about how, where, and when they can use light. As one of the largest lighting fixture manufacturers in North America, it features a suite of brands that provide a full range of indoor and outdoor lighting products serving the commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential markets.

Brand Overview

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. Hubbell Incorporated is an international manufacturer of quality electrical and electronic products for a broad range of non-residential and residential construction, industrial and utility applications.
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.
Business Unit Overview
This role will be supporting Progress Lighting, a Strategic Business Unit of Hubbell. Progress is one of the leading sources for residential and retail lighting with thousands of fixtures to meet the needs of any project. Our team is proud of the quality, stylish products that we provide to customers across multiple industries including retails stores, e-commerce stores, single family homes, and multi-family homes. Culture matters to us at Progress Lighting! We fully support work-life balance and have created an environment with flexible and hybrid work options. We value and welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds and personalities, always encouraging people to bring their whole self to work.

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Position Overview

The Sourcing Manager identifies, evaluates, negotiates, develops, and manages direct material supplier relationships to secure commercial terms, service, and quality that are in the organization’s best interest. Ensures sourcing activities are in alignment with corporate category strategies and acts as the liaison between Residential lighting product managers, brand managers, engineering, offshore sourcing and quality teams, and any department may need specialized sourcing assistance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead/support supplier sourcing, evaluation and selection, negotiation, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement.
Develop, distribute, collect, and analyze Requests for Quote (RFQs); subsequently organize and present analytics internally to support vendor selection.
Develop and maintain strong partnership with external vendors, including supplier site visits.
Track and report supplier health; monitor annual spend, business trends, and manufacturing capabilities.
Work closely with Product Management & Engineering, to develop and maintain a strong supply chain to meet the design, quality, and costs required for our company’s success.
Monitor material cost trend and negotiate pricing periodically with assigned vendors on basis of raw material, currency exchange rates, business growth/volume, and economic conditions.
Develop strategies for risk mitigation in supply chain.

Skills and Experience

3-5 years of relevant experience in sourcing or similar position.
Experience in residential or commercial lighting strongly preferred.
Excellent communication, project management and relationship building skills.
Strong analytical, business process analysis and problem-solving capabilities.
High motivation and results-oriented work ethic.
Willingness to travel as needed (approx. 20%).
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Suite (focus on Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word, & Outlook).
Working knowledge of SAP strongly preferred.

Education

Bachelors Degree in Business

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.