<p>Position Description</p> <p>At a Glance</p> <p>Legrand has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Commodity Manager to join the Electrical Wiring Systems Pass and Seymour Team in Concord, NC. The successful candidate will be responsible for source selection and procurement functions directly associated with the Company's needs for select production materials, fixed assets and tooling, and indirect materials and services. These products and services are to be secured at cost, quality, and delivery competitive levels consistent with Company policy and performance standards. The position is further responsible for cost reduction project management to deliver P&L savings to meet goals established annually.</p> <p>What Will You Do?</p> <ul> <li>Initiates blanket awards or contract purchase orders to suppliers for indirect material. </li><li>Secures and analyzes quotations; negotiates prices and terms with indirect suppliers; identifies new potential suppliers, and recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and delivery competitiveness for assigned responsibilities (excluding PFR). </li><li>Works with suppliers to develop effective transportation/logistics solutions, inventory management programs, and lead time reduction activities to support the company's service and working capital goals. </li><li>Writes/updates standard work and policies for all purchasing related activities. </li><li>Updates pricing, lead-times, commodity codes, minimum buy quantities and terms in the Material Master file as required. This includes the annual review of material costs and ensuring new material standards that are set for the following year are accurate. </li><li>Assist in managing supplier performance, scorecards, and quarterly business reviews (QBRs). </li><li>Supports new product launches by ordering samples, coordinating first article submissions with suppliers, and ensuring material is available for pilot runs. </li><li>Works to advance enterprise-wide sourcing programs as appropriate. </li><li>Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to align technical specifications with commercial strategy. </li><li>Coordinates cost savings projects from floor with Commodity Manager to drive plant cost savings. </li><li>Reduces nonvalue added tasks and finds ways to automate as possible. Drives continuous improvement. </li><li>Performs other similar and related duties as required. </li><li>Tracking productivity projects for savings monthly. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Required Skills</p> <p>Education:</p> <ul> <li>BS in business or related or equivalent combination of education and experience. </li></ul> <p>Experience:</p> <ul> <li>3-5 years of purchasing experience of progressing responsibility for purchasing and materials control in a manufacturing environment. </li></ul> <p>Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:</p> <ul> <li>MS Excel, Access, Word, PowerBi and Powerpoint. </li><li>Analytical and data-driven decision making. </li><li>Knowledge of strategic sourcing processes and cost-reduction techniques. </li><li>Must be a highly motivated self-starter with the ability to interact with individuals at all levels within the organization. Must be able to work independently as well as within a variety of teams. </li><li>Must possess strong analytical skills and the ability to identify trends and establish proactive corrective actions. </li><li>Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. </li><li>Experience with total landed cost. </li><li>Understanding of Inco terms and international trade practices. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Skills:</p> <ul> <li>Professional Certifications: ISM or APICS certifications a plus. </li></ul> <p>Company Info</p> <p>About Legrand</p> <p>Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en</p> <p>About Legrand North and Central America</p> <p>Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA 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</p> <p>About Legrand's Electrical Wiring Systems Division</p> <p>Legrand's Electrical Wiring Systems (EWS) division provides the most complete line of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical wiring devices in the world. Through commitment to innovation and quality, EWS maintains the position of industry leader in wire and cable management and wiring devices categories, specializing in raceways, flexible floor, open space and outdoor power solutions, wire mesh cable trays and systems, and designer switches and outlets. With this comprehensive offering, EWS serves a range of exciting vertical markets, including commercial office and commercial interior, data centers, education, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, mixed-use developments and residential. For more information, visit legrand.us/electrical wiring devices</p> <p>http://www.legrand.us</p> <p>http://www.youtube.com/legrandna</p> <p>http://www.linkedin.com/company/44580</p> <p>http://twitter.com/legrandNA</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer</p>