Buyer

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.

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. 

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