Job Description

Job OverviewHubbell 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.India OperationsBURNDY Technology and Global Business Services Private Limited (HUBBELL INDIA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hubbell Inc. Hubbell India provides Engineering Services, Business Solutions and IT Services. Hubbell Engineering located in Ascendas, ITPL,Chennai, is engaged in the business of computer aided design and engineering services. The Hubbell Business Solutions functions at Infopark Kochi, provide superior business intelligence, knowledge services and business process solutions across Hubbell divisions and Corporate. IT Services team is spread across Chennai and Kochi.Hubbell Electrical Products LLP located in Chennai is poised to assist with part and product manufacturing for all Hubbell Business unitsJob LocationBurndy Technology & Global Business Services Pvt Ltd
8th Floor, Lulu Cyber Tower
Infopark, Kochi, Kerala - 682042Position OverviewOur firm is searching for an experienced Buyer/Planner, who will be able to handle sourcing and review Purchase requisitions based on demand/forecast and turn those requisitions into purchase orders. Drive top notch Customer On-Time Delivery and Demonstrated Lead Time while maintaining optimal inventory levels. Release customer orders from the planning queue based on material availability and lead-times. The Buyer/Planner will be responsible for creating purchase order tracking systems, alerting management when orders have been filled and invoices from vendors have been issued, answering vendor questions, and providing them with additional order documentation as needed. The successful candidate for this position has experience in the manufacturing industry and a strong understanding of supply chain management concepts.Duties and ResponsibilitiesRole and Responsibilities: Planning and Buying, Inventory management, Material follow up, negotiation, Vendor performance monitoring, and continuous improvement.

• Selecting and developing suppliers, focusing on cost reduction, quality and on-time delivery.
• Release customer orders to achieve expected delivery performance
• Maintain current promise dates on customer orders
• Actively engage with USA BU Team, Quality Team and Customer Service
• Handles procurements for build-to-print parts after determining price and availability through formal and informal requests for quotes (RFQs).
• Proficient in procuring active components, passive elements, and electromechanical parts.
• Perform standard purchasing process, review requisitions and place PO's.
• The buyer will negotiate with suppliers on all conflicts and/or questions concerning pricing, delivery dates, quality and required packaging.
• Verifies receipt of materials and approves invoices for payment as required.
• Act as a liaison between vendor and engineering to evaluate technical questions.
• Ability to prioritize with vendor and expedite material under lead time.
• Process non-conforming material requests (MRBR) and RMA requests with distributors/vendors, in a timely manner.
• Maintain appropriate lead time and pricing in SAP.
• Proficiency in VBA scripting and Power Automate is a beneficial addition.

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