Steel Buyer - Centralia, MO

The Steel Buyer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining sourcing and supply chain strategies to meet the steel and non‑ferrous metal requirements of the Business Unit. This position manages supplier relationships, sourcing processes, and material flow with a primary focus on bar, plate, pipe, zinc, and other metals. The Steel Buyer works directly with mills and service centers supporting significant annual spend and plays a key role in ensuring cost, quality, delivery, and inventory goals are achieved.

Procurement & Commodity Management

• Source major commodity items and manage supply chain activities for steel and non‑ferrous metals.
• Manage all sourcing project stages from initial planning through completion
• Assist with make‑versus‑buy decisions.
• Develop and implement cost‑saving initiatives to meet cost‑reduction goals

Supplier Performance & Issue Resolution

• Maintain records on the supply base including quotes, supplier quality, supplier performance, and material cost
• Work with Quality Assurance and suppliers to process rejects and obtain corrective actions.
• Address delivery issues and ensure accurate supply commitments

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with manufacturing management to ensure inventory goals are met and lead times are accurate.
• Work with Engineering and Marketing to source and schedule material as needed
• Coordinate material planning activities with Operations and Planning teams regarding inventory, obsolete materials, and production needs.

System Accuracy & Data Integrity

• Maintain accurate delivery dates and purchase order information in SAP
• Maintain and update item purchase records, including pricing, delivery, and performance data.

Continuous Improvement & Process Discipline

• Follow Purchasing Procedures and Hubbell Standard Practices.
• Support cost, quality, and delivery improvements within the commodity supply chain
• Participate in process improvement and strategic sourcing initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills.
• Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Negotiation skills: experience working with steel and non‑ferrous metals preferred.
• Basic knowledge of ISO standards related to purchasing
• Experience with scrap metal sales is a plus
• Ability to travel and work across multiple company locations as needed

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 Utility Solutions

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…