Buyer

Legrand; Concord (NC); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Legrand, a global leader in electrical infrastructure, seeks a seasoned procurement professional for a remote role in Concord, NC, to ensure timely material availability. This role supports the Electrical Infrastructure division and reports to the Director of SIOP, Analytics, and PFR Purchasing.

You will balance cost, inventory, and supplier performance, develop PO processes, monitor stock, and collaborate with warehouses, product managers, and sourcing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field
• Minimum 5 years of purchasing, planning, or supply chain experience
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and MS Office
• Strong collaboration in a matrixed organization
• Familiar with lean principles and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Purchase finished goods and components from approved suppliers and manage POs based on demand forecasts, inventory, and lead times
• Monitor inventory levels and minimize excess stock while avoiding shortages
• Build strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliability and cost-effectiveness
• Address supplier performance issues with cross-functional teams and implement corrective actions
• Analyze purchasing trends, lead times, and cost variances to identify opportunities
• Prepare procurement and inventory reports for regular review with product managers
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

MS Office

Collaboration

Lean principles

Communication

APICS training

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in SCM or related field

5+ years purchasing/planning/supply chain

Job description

At A Glance

Concord NC.

Job Description

Legrand

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.

About Us

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.