Buyer / Planner

Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the team at Legrand!

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Place purchase orders, manage purchase order confirmations, and maintain open purchase order reports with vendors to support manufacturing and engineering requirements
• Process engineering change orders and communicate appropriately with vendors regarding revision changes and obsolescence of material
• Assist in sourcing and negotiation of terms with suppliers on current and new products
• Participate in as well as lead projects involving internal and external parties both domestically and overseas to ensure timelines and objectives are met
• Resolve quality issues with suppliers
• Maintain master data in ERP system
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities
• Assist in qualifying new vendors
• Monitor inventory and usage levels
• Work closely with Senior Buyer / Planner or supervisor to gain work direction and to obtain assistance in escalated problem resolution
• Recommend and assist in development of purchasing-related processes and procedures
• Coordinate with other departments to determine materials needed and schedules to be met; communicate commitment concerns to Senior Buyer / Planner or supervisor
• Responsible for purchase order files, invoices and related purchasing records
• Consistently support compliance by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non -compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations
• Understand workplace hazards and take steps to proactively prevent and report hazards or injuries in the workplace. Cooperate in Safety Programs, initiatives, and investigations.
• Demonstrate our five core values of Integrity, Customer Responsiveness, Innovation, Passionate Contribution & Empowerment and Continuous Improvement

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :

Minimum Education and Experience Required :

Special Job Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Note : Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to / from this job at any time.

Legrand is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. You will be considered for this position based upon your experience and education, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We are committed to creating and maintaining a workforce environment that is free from any form of discrimination or harassment.

If you'd like to work in a fun, creative, business-casual environment that offers a comprehensive benefit package, we encourage you to apply!

Legrand is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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