Strategic Buyer & Planner — Manufacturing Materials

Legrand; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Legrand is seeking a Buyer/Planner in Warsaw, IN, to manage daily planning and purchasing activities for materials. You will analyze MRP reports, coordinate with vendors, and ensure timely procurement to meet manufacturing needs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in business or related field with at least two years in purchasing within manufacturing, plus strong communication and ERP/Excel skills. This position anchors at our Warsaw site with broad cross-location collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field and at least two years in a purchasing function in manufacturing.
• Experience with MRP-based processes and ERP systems is preferred.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under tight timelines and handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Review and authorize material procurement, warehousing and distribution of raw, work-in-process, and finished goods.
• Communicate with vendors on revisions, rate changes and material availability.
• Place purchase orders to support manufacturing and engineering needs.
• Update pricing in the ERP to keep accounting accurate.
• Resolve supplier quality issues and manage supplier confirmations.
• Monitor MRP messages, requisitions, shortages and past-due orders.
• Plan future raw material requirements based on forecasts.
• Maintain purchasing master data within the ERP system.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and assist in qualifying new vendors.
• Coordinate with departments to determine material needs and schedules.

Skills

Purchasing

MRP analysis

Vendor management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Degree with emphasis in inventory and purchasing/materials management

Tools

ERP system

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Legrand is seeking a Buyer/Planner in Warsaw, IN, to manage daily planning and purchasing activities for materials. You will analyze MRP reports, coordinate with vendors, and ensure timely procurement to meet manufacturing needs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in business or related field with at least two years in purchasing within manufacturing, plus strong communication and ERP/Excel skills. This position anchors at our Warsaw site with broad cross-location collaboration.