- Develop market related category management strategies for the assigned commodities to identify and implement productivity improvements and opportunities to enhance supplier rationalization. Assess risk management and mitigation strategies to ensure delivery needs are met.
- Represent the global SME/POC for Starline related category management challenges requiring support. Lead supplier discussions or support Remote site needs, as appropriate.
- Support or lead the training of buyer/planners or new buyers, as needed.
- Drive profits using cost saving strategies and project management skills to effectively lower manufacturing costs while contributing to product development and design.
- Monitors trends in the service supply or product markets, as well as monitors service levels and takes corrective action when necessary.
- Contribute to the implementation of standardization and ensure usage of globally defined methods, processes, and systems to ensure high process efficiency and process compliance.
- Performs research concerning product availability, alternative suppliers, value analysis, and user references as needed.
- Obtains competitive bids when appropriate. Negotiates price, purchase terms, and cost of equipment life cycle.
- Prepares excel cost analysis reports detailing cost of goods analysis, potential rebate structures, and discounting levels.
- Routinely works with department heads to advise and recommend alternatives to requested products.
- Expedites orders delayed due to vendor or manufacturer backorders, credit holds, or emergency requirements and obtains acceptable substitutes as required.
- Serve as point of contact for questions from both internal and external customers pertaining to status of contract and routing/signature status.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in trade shows and educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
- Participate in special Kaizen projects and internal functional committees, as assigned.
- Plans work and personal development goals, working in conjunction with manager as needed.
- Performs other procurement-related administrative tasks including, but not limited to, invoice discrepancy resolution, payment authorizations, compiling statistical data and reports, maintaining partnership meeting minutes, etc.
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Management or equivalent experience.
- CPM/PMP/APICS (CPIM or CSCP) certification preferred.
- 7 years' experience purchasing materials in a manufacturing environment.
- MRP or ERP software experience, Infor Cloud preferred.
- Defined and proven negotiation skills that have resulted in realized cost savings.
- Global sourcing experience of a high concentration in steel or copper markets preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Flexibility to adjust and thrive in an environment with changing requirements, schedules, and priorities for multiple projects and assignments.
- Strong desire to promote positive change.
- Self-driven and resourceful to achieve goals independently as well as work well in groups.
- Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Well-developed communication skills: able to clearly and concisely express information (or data) to associates, peers, and management.
- Creative, entrepreneurial minded, with a strong comfort level of taking measurable risks.
- Demonstrate analytical experience, critical thinking skills, project management, negotiation, customer service, and team building skills.
- Ability to travel both domestic and international %.
- Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.
- The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and mandatory. hearing protection.
- Regularly required to stand; walk and communicate with others.
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time; ability to fly for extended periods of time.
- Able to lift and carry up to 25lbs.
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Senior Buyer - Canonsburg, United States - Legrand North America
Description
Position DescriptionAt a Glance
Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Buyer to join the Data Center Power & Control Division Starline Team in Canonsburg, PA. The Senior Buyer will be responsible for maintaining contract and purchasing processes, compliance of purchasing and contracting to company standards, creation and visibility of supplier list, and oversight of contract compliance including proper contract usage and authorized signers. Additionally, s/he will perform tasks associated with ordering and expediting finished goods, components, packaging materials, raw materials, and MRO commodities. Pro-active and direct communication with suppliers is vital. Process purchase orders (PO's), place and expedite orders, and resolve related problems of significant complexity.
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About Legrand
Representing more than 150 years of innovation, Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our purpose is improving lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable. Every day, over 39,000 Legrand employees work hard to enhance the buildings of tomorrow. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR) with revenue of 7 billion, and products sold in 180 countries. For more information, visit
About Legrand North and Central America
Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 6,500 associates in 50 locations, working across six divisions/sector: Audio Visual, Building Controls Systems, Data Power and Controls, Electrical Wiring Systems, and Lighting. We hold a leading position in every North American market we serve and focus on exceeding our customers' needs within the commercial, residential, and industrial industries. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. LNCA is an employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity. For more information, visit
About Legrand's Data Center Power and Control Division
The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand's Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development.
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