Strategic Purchasing Manager — Supplier & Inventory Lead

Legrand AV, Inc.; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Legrand, a global leader in electrical and digital building infrastructures, is seeking a Purchasing Manager to join the Power & Thermal Management division in Canonsburg, PA. You will lead the Purchasing team, drive strategic sourcing, and ensure on-time delivery of materials for production.

The role requires strong leadership, 7+ years of supervisory experience, and MRP/ERP proficiency; a Bachelor's degree and manufacturing experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10 years manufacturing experience in assemble-to-order environments may substitute education.
• 7 years of supervisory/management experience required.
• 3 years MRP/ERP software experience required.
• Global sourcing experience in electronic components preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, mentor, and support the Purchasing team.
• Carry out a comprehensive annual review of the Purchasing Department and its methodology and identify and implement improvements.
• Manage and control all the company's external suppliers, with emphasis on raw materials for production.
• Collaborate closely with demand planning to ensure optimal demand signals to suppliers.
• Liaison with Strategic Sourcing in management activities with key suppliers and supplier performance on cost, quality, delivery, and service.
• Lead the purchasing team to drive optimal inventory and improve inventory turns while delivering Starline OTD.
• Collaborate with operations, demand planning, engineering, and customer service on standard work to help the purchasing team with visibility into parts requirements.
• Serve as the first line of escalation for supplier issues.
• Support daily or weekly supplier meetings; engage in supplier report cards.
• Participate in monthly safety walks.
• Collaborate across Starline operations to implement and share best practices in the purchasing process.
• Ensure parts and materials are bought at the most competitive price and delivered on time for production.
• Ensure on-time delivery of purchased material and services.
• Analyze data and make recommendations to achieve "Best Practice" status.
• Evaluate inventory-related reports, providing analysis and recommendations to improve control.
• Monitor Syteline data, DDMRP data, inventory reports, and other data resources to determine proper on-hand quantities.
• Update job knowledge by participating in trade shows and educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; and participating in professional organizations.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Customer service orientation

Prioritization

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree required

10 years manufacturing experience in assemble-to-order

7 years supervisor/management experience

3 years MRP/ERP software experience

Global sourcing experience in electronic components

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legrand, a global leader in electrical and digital building infrastructures, is seeking a Purchasing Manager to join the Power & Thermal Management division in Canonsburg, PA. You will lead the Purchasing team, drive strategic sourcing, and ensure on-time delivery of materials for production.

The role requires strong leadership, 7+ years of supervisory experience, and MRP/ERP proficiency; a Bachelor's degree and manufacturing experience are preferred.