Strategic Sourcing Manager: Indirect Spend & Partnerships

Legrand AV, Inc.; West Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Legrand AV, Inc. in West Hartford, CT is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead indirect category strategies, negotiate supplier agreements, and drive cost optimization while ensuring service quality and compliance.

You will partner with stakeholders across IT, facilities, and operations, manage supplier performance, run RFx events, and deliver savings while maintaining risk controls and business continuity.

Qualifications

• Experience developing indirect spend category strategies and executing cost improvement programs.
• Proven ability to negotiate favorable terms, manage supplier performance, and align with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of procurement best practices, risk, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies for indirect categories (MRO, facilities, IT, professional services, etc.).
• Lead RFx events, supplier negotiations, and contract discussions for favorable terms.
• Build and monitor supplier performance through KPIs, scorecards, and regular reviews.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, Operations, and other stakeholders to align demand and budgets.
• Conduct spend analysis and supplier rationalization to identify savings opportunities.
• Identify cost savings, avoidance, and process improvements across indirect spend.
• Onboard new suppliers with Legal, Finance, EHS, IT, and Operations as needed.
• Support contract lifecycle activities including scope, renewal planning, and compliance tracking.
• Mitigate supplier, cybersecurity, financial, and continuity risks in indirect sourcing.
• Ensure sourcing decisions comply with policies and CSR expectations.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cost savings

Risk management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Operations, Engineering, or related field

Advanced degree or CPSM/ CPM/ CSCP or equivalent certification

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

E-sourcing platforms

Contract management software

Microsoft Office

AI tools

Job description

Legrand AV, Inc. in West Hartford, CT is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead indirect category strategies, negotiate supplier agreements, and drive cost optimization while ensuring service quality and compliance.

You will partner with stakeholders across IT, facilities, and operations, manage supplier performance, run RFx events, and deliver savings while maintaining risk controls and business continuity.