Operational Buyer - Full-time

Job Number: 919

External Description:
Position Description

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for an Operational Buyer to join the Electrical Wiring Systems Team in Concord, North Carolina. The successful candidate will be responsible for source selection and procurement functions directly associated with the Company's needs for select production materials, fixed assets and tooling, and indirect materials and services. These products and services are to be secured at cost, quality, and delivery competitive levels consistent with Company policy and performance standards. The position is further responsible for cost reduction project management to deliver P&L savings to meet goals established annually.

What Will You Do?

• Initiates purchase orders and amendments for indirect material (parts, services, supplies, equipment, and special tools).
• Initiates blanket awards or contract purchase orders to suppliers for direct material.
• Secures and analyzes quotations; negotiates prices and terms with suppliers; identifies new potential suppliers, and recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities (excluding PFR).
• Works with suppliers to develop effective transportation/logistics solutions, inventory management programs, and lead time reduction activities to support the company's service and working capital goals.
• Runs weekly report of past due purchase orders and assists Material Planners in expediting issues that are escalated. The Material Planners have primary responsibility for expediting direct material.
• Writes/updates standard work and policies for all purchasing related activities.
• Develops, distributes, and communicates weekly and monthly purchasing reports.
• Supports LNA sustainability efforts as they relate to suppliers including the tracking of data and ensuring compliance to LNA programs (ROHS, etc.).
• Updates pricing, lead-times, minimum buy quantities and terms in the Material Master file as required. This includes the annual review of material costs and ensuring new material standards that are set for the following year are accurate.
• Supports new product launches by ordering samples, coordinating first article submissions with suppliers, and ensuring material is available for pilot runs.
• Works to advance enterprise-wide sourcing programs as appropriate.
• Visits suppliers' facilities to qualify them as new sources and assists in the resolution of production, design, quality, and/or delivery problems.
• Provides vendors 12 month moving forecasts, if available.
• Coordinates cost savings projects from floor with Commodity Buyer to drive plant cost savings.
• Reduces non value added tasks and finds ways to automate as possible. Drives continuous improvement.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required.

Qualifications

Required Skills

EDUCATION:

• BS in business or related or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years of purchasing experience of progressing responsibility for purchasing and materials control in a manufacturing environment.

SKILLS/KNOWELDGE/ABILITIES:

• MS Excel, Access, Word, PowerBi, Visio
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing processes and cost-reduction techniques.
• Experience with low cost country procurement.
• Understanding of Inco terms and international trade practices.
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter with the ability to interact with individuals at all levels within the organization. Must be able to work independently as well as within a variety of teams.
• Must possess strong analytical skills and the ability to identify trends and establish proactive corrective actions.
• Must possess strong computer skills and proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software, e-mail and meeting management software. Ability to use internet and web based resources efficiently and effectively.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Professional Certifications: ISM or APICS certifications a plus.

Company Info

About Legrand

Every single day, Legrand brings power, light and data to millions of spaces around the world. Legrand is a global, publicly-traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR) with 36,000 employees worldwide, a market cap of $16B, revenue of more than $5 billion, with products sold in 180 countries. Legrand is listed on the Forbes Global 2000 as one of the world's best employers. For more information, visit legrand.com.

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 5,000 associates in 60 locations, working in 6 product categories (Electrical Wiring Systems, Building Control Systems, AV, Data Communications, Power Distribution and Control, and Lighting). LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage. LNCA offers distinctive benefits like high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active women's network. LNCA is an employee-centered, growth company with tremendous opportunity. For more information, visit legrand.us.

About Legrand's Electrical Wiring Systems Division

Legrand's Electrical Wiring Systems (EWS) division provides the most complete line of residential, commercial and industrial electrical wiring devices in the world. EWS has strong market positions in wiring devices, raceway, floor & open space, overhead systems, pro-installed home systems and specialty networking across a number of exciting verticals including industrial food and beverage, hospitality and residential builders. For more information, visit legrand.us/electrical wiring devices

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Community / Marketing Title: Operational Buyer

Location_formattedLocationLong: Concord, North Carolina US

Job Number: 6241