Hubbell Gas Utility Solutions (HGUS)
Sr. Manager, Sourcing - Grid Automation
Hubbell Gas Utility Solutions (HGUS), Centralia, Missouri, United States, 65240
Job Details
Date:
Sep 26, 2025
Location:
Centralia, MO, 65240; St. Louis, MO, 63146
Company:
Hubbell Incorporated (Hubbell Gas Utility Solutions – HGUS)
Job 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 worldwide. As a market leader in reliable electrical solutions, Hubbell provides over half a million products through various business groups. The company is committed to continually innovating solutions that empower the communities that support us.
A Day In The Life The Sr. Manager, Sourcing – Grid Automation will provide overall direction to the sourcing team supporting the Grid Automation (GA) strategic business union of Hubbell Utility Solutions. The role manages a team of sourcing managers, specialists, and agents, and is accountable for delivering on Material Cost Reduction targets for the GA BU. The position acts as a liaison between Strategic Sourcing and the BU, ensuring requirements are met and category strategies resolve BU problems. It also oversees on‑time delivery of projects, on‑ground execution of the category strategy, and the development of a supplier sole‑source de‑risk strategy. The role reports to the Senior Director, Sourcing, HUS.
Direct day‑to‑day responsibility includes managing and supporting a Sourcing Manager responsible for their respective commodities, working with internal Strategic Business Unit stakeholders on productivity improvement strategies and ongoing supply chain performance management.
The role focuses on developing and executing risk‑reducing direct material sourcing strategies, reviewing casting, forging, stamping, electronics, and fiberglass product spend by region, and determining action plans to reduce risk while considering total cost of ownership. Leadership is also required to coordinate with Hubbell Corporate Sourcing to identify best cost options and balance workload across multiple Hubbell Utility System Business Units for optimal risk reduction.
What Will Help You Thrive in This Role?
BS in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Engineering
5–10 years of validated experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience working with manufacturing engineering and program management teams
Negotiation experience within a matrixed corporate environment, both internal and external
Knowledge of materials management, JIT, TCO, and working capital
CPSM or APICS certification is a plus
Equal Opportunity 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.
Additional Information Nearest Major Market:
Columbia, Missouri
Job Segment:
Telecom, Telecommunications, Technology
Seniority Level:
Director
Employment Type:
Full‑time
Job Function:
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries:
Oil and Gas
Company Commitment Hubbell is 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 communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.
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Sep 26, 2025
Location:
Centralia, MO, 65240; St. Louis, MO, 63146
Company:
Hubbell Incorporated (Hubbell Gas Utility Solutions – HGUS)
Job 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 worldwide. As a market leader in reliable electrical solutions, Hubbell provides over half a million products through various business groups. The company is committed to continually innovating solutions that empower the communities that support us.
A Day In The Life The Sr. Manager, Sourcing – Grid Automation will provide overall direction to the sourcing team supporting the Grid Automation (GA) strategic business union of Hubbell Utility Solutions. The role manages a team of sourcing managers, specialists, and agents, and is accountable for delivering on Material Cost Reduction targets for the GA BU. The position acts as a liaison between Strategic Sourcing and the BU, ensuring requirements are met and category strategies resolve BU problems. It also oversees on‑time delivery of projects, on‑ground execution of the category strategy, and the development of a supplier sole‑source de‑risk strategy. The role reports to the Senior Director, Sourcing, HUS.
Direct day‑to‑day responsibility includes managing and supporting a Sourcing Manager responsible for their respective commodities, working with internal Strategic Business Unit stakeholders on productivity improvement strategies and ongoing supply chain performance management.
The role focuses on developing and executing risk‑reducing direct material sourcing strategies, reviewing casting, forging, stamping, electronics, and fiberglass product spend by region, and determining action plans to reduce risk while considering total cost of ownership. Leadership is also required to coordinate with Hubbell Corporate Sourcing to identify best cost options and balance workload across multiple Hubbell Utility System Business Units for optimal risk reduction.
What Will Help You Thrive in This Role?
BS in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Engineering
5–10 years of validated experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience working with manufacturing engineering and program management teams
Negotiation experience within a matrixed corporate environment, both internal and external
Knowledge of materials management, JIT, TCO, and working capital
CPSM or APICS certification is a plus
Equal Opportunity 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.
Additional Information Nearest Major Market:
Columbia, Missouri
Job Segment:
Telecom, Telecommunications, Technology
Seniority Level:
Director
Employment Type:
Full‑time
Job Function:
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries:
Oil and Gas
Company Commitment Hubbell is 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 communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.
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