Senior Manager, Commodities

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.…

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