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Commodity Manager - Shelton, CT

Date: Oct 28, 2025

Company: Hubbell Incorporated

Job Overview

The Commodity Manager will be responsible for the overall operating performance of the supply base within our Purchase for Resale categories relative to cost, quality, and delivery. Serving as the primary contact for internal teams and external partners/suppliers for sourcing within our strategic business unit. Identify key areas of risk and opportunity, identify the right suppliers, and build consensus cross functionally to qualify those suppliers. Manage and maintain long-term supplier relationships to ensure business goals are achieved. Support the development, implementation, and management of global strategies to provide Hubbell with optimal flexibility, quality, and supply assurance.

A Day In The Life

+ Maintain expertise/knowledge of market trends including rigorous analysis of market drivers, cost structures, technical improvements, and competitive landscape relative to the commodity

+ Ability to develop a comprehensive commodity strategy

+ Lead robust supplier selection processes using market analysis, concise request for proposals (RFPs), data driven approach and should cost modeling

+ Lead quarterly executive business reviews presenting strategic sourcing plans that defi nes, among other things, market and business analysis, product roadmaps, supplier capabilities, SWOT analysis, and strategic business objectives

+ Manage all aspects of new supplier on-boarding, including but not limited to qualifi cation, capacity planning, assurance of supply, and execution to project timelines/schedules

+ Skilled negotiator driving supplier initiatives including annual cost reductions, VMI/JIT, lead-time reductions, and favorable payment terms

+ Strong understanding of best practices within Supply Chain

+ Additional responsibilities as assigned

What will help you thrive in this role?

+ Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field

+ 7+ years of direct experience in strategic sourcing/commodity management/global supply management desired

+ Extensive negotiation experience with global suppliers with a proven track record in cost reduction

+ Strong analytical skills (i.e. should cost modeling, quotation analysis, supplier selection)

+ Strong infl uencing skills and change management experience with the ability to successfully manage complexity and multiple priorities

+ Must possess and exhibit good communication and leadership skills

+ High motivation and results-oriented work ethic

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 Electrical Solutions

Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. HES provides the critical components that allow operators of buildings, factories and other industrial infrastructure to connect, protect, wire and manage power.

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.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.