Senior Buyer

Legrand AV, Inc.; Anaheim (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Paid time off

Job summary

Legrand AV, Inc. is seeking a Senior Buyer in Anaheim, CA, on a hybrid basis. The role focuses on purchasing inventory, materials, and services to support manufacturing and supply chain continuity.

You will build strong supplier relationships, manage ERP-driven procurement, and lead sourcing initiatives. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree and 4+ years in manufacturing purchasing, with SAP experience. Travel up to 10% annually is expected; a proactive, detail-oriented negotiator will excel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 4+ years of purchasing experience supporting manufacturing or supply chain operations.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP preferred.
• Travel up to 10% annually on a national basis

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain productive supplier relationships and monitor supplier capacity for assigned commodities.
• Conduct regular meetings with key suppliers to address issues and visit supplier locations as needed.
• Perform supplier assessments and maintain supplier scorecards for performance reviews.
• Analyze data from planning, engineering, manufacturing, and product management to support manufacturing requirements.
• Review ERP system messages and process purchase orders in accordance with company standards.
• Coordinate deliveries based on supplier lead times and manufacturing requirements.
• Lead sourcing-related projects including outsourcing, insourcing, new supplier selection.

Skills

Purchasing

Supplier relations

Negotiation

Analytical

Communication

Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Buyer to join the Data Power & Control Division, Cabinets & Containment Team in our Anaheim, CA location on a hybrid basis. The Senior Buyer is responsible for purchasing inventory materials and services. This role supports business objectives by helping ensure quality, cost-effective sourcing, timely delivery, and continuity of supply.

Main Job Duties

• Develop and maintain productive supplier relationships and monitor supplier capacity for assigned commodities to support continuity of supply.
• Conduct regular meetings with key suppliers to address open issues and visit supplier locations as needed to support business objectives.
• Perform supplier assessments for new suppliers and maintain supplier scorecards to support performance reviews and corrective actions.
• Analyze data from planning, engineering, manufacturing, and product management to support manufacturing requirements.
• Review ERP system messages and process purchase orders in accordance with company standards.
• Coordinate deliveries based on supplier lead times and manufacturing requirements.
• Review changes in demand and adjust schedules as needed; communicate significant supply delays to appropriate stakeholders.
• Process approved price changes in accordance with company policy.
• Lead sourcing-related projects, including outsourcing, insourcing, new supplier selection, and alternate sourcing initiatives.
• Coordinate returns and issue resolution for non-conforming materials.
• Partner with accounting to resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Participate in physical inventory and cycle count activities as needed.
• Maintain purchasing controls, risk-mitigation activities, order policies, and workplace organization practices.
• Maintain purchasing and manufacturing data within ERP systems and support implementation of planning system improvements as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Experience:

Required:

• Demonstrated purchasing experience supporting manufacturing or supply chain operations (typically 4 plus years of equivalent experience).
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment and using ERP systems, SAP preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 10 percent annually on a national basis

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Required: Strong communication, analytical, organization, and negotiation skills.
• Required: Proficiency with business software tools, including spreadsheets, word processing, and related applications.
• Required: Attention to detail and ability to manage changing priorities while meeting business objectives.
• Required: Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing environment

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 plus bonus

Benefits

• 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
• 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.

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.

Trusted by the world's largest hyperscalers, Legrand's Power & Thermal Management division helps operators manage the critical infrastructure that powers modern data centers. Through a portfolio of best-in-class brands spanning power, cooling, connectivity, management, and supporting infrastructure, we enable customers to deploy, operate, and scale high-density environments. Combining deep domain expertise with a customizable design approach and dedicated support services, we help customers build and operate resilient infrastructure that meets current performance requirements while adapting to future demands. Power & Thermal Management industry-leading brands include Approved Networks, Raritan, Server Technology, Starline, Ortronics, Kratos Industries, and ZPE Systems.

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.