At A Glance
Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to join the Electrical
Infrastructure division in Concord NC.
Role: The buyer is responsible for managing procurement activities to ensure
timely availability of materials to warehouses. This role balances cost
efficiency, inventory optimization, and supplier performance while supporting
overall business objectives. The role is remote and part of the company’s
Electrical Infrastructure division’s Supply Chain Team. The position reports to
the Director of SIOP, Analytics, and PFR Purchasing.
RESPONSIBILITIES
What Will You Do?
• Purchase finished goods/components from approved suppliers. Develop and
maintain purchase orders based on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and lead
times. Maintain accurate purchase orders and ensure compliance with company
policies. Coordinate with warehouses, customer service representatives and
supply chain team to ensure timely material availability.
• Monitor inventory levels and implement strategies to minimize excess stock and
avoid shortages, help reconcile discrepancies with warehouses.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure
responsiveness, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Address supplier performance issues and work with Electrical Infrastructure
Sourcing Team and supplier quality to implement corrective actions when
necessary.
• Analyze purchasing trends, lead times, and cost variances to identify
improvement opportunities.
• Prepare reports on procurement status, inventory health, and planning metrics
for regular review with product managers.
• Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, business, or related field (or
equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing, planning, or supply chain roles.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
• Demonstrated ability to in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge and experience in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office tools
including Teams, Outlook and Excel
• Strong collaboration skills and demonstrated success managing in a matrixed
organization
• Ability to work in a fast-paced organization and balance multiple priorities
• Familiar with lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to
work within teams
• Having APICS certification and/or training is a plus.
Note: The above Job Description is representative of the responsibilities and
qualifications necessary to be successful in this role. It does not encompass
every job duty or responsibility; other tasks may be assigned as necessary.
Further the job description does not alter the at-will nature of employment with
Legrand and does not create a contract of employment.
Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building
infrastructures. Its comprehensive offering of solutions for residential,
commercial, and datacenter markets makes it a benchmark for customers worldwide.
Bridging power from sources to pathways to touchpoints, Legrand’s Electrical
Infrastructure division combines innovation and quality to provide leading
solutions for an evolving energy landscape. Our expertly designed products
enable customers to confidently address the complex needs and challenges of
electrification, while enhancing everyday experiences like plugging in,
switching on, and staying connected. Committed to best-in-class service at every
stage, we act as a trusted partner for our customers to ensure each project’s
success and their continued satisfaction. Legrand's Electrical Infrastructure
division includes the following brands and product lines: Girtz, Avtron, Power
Bus Way, Cablofil, Connectrac, Wiremold and Pass & Seymour.
Legrand, North & Central America offers comprehensive medical, dental, and
vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K
match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability
benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus
opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to
volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more
information, visit legrand.us.