Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Buyer (Indirect) to join the Data Power Control Team in Farmingdale, NY . This role is responsible for sourcing and purchasing non-production and plant support materials, including MRO items, PPE, tooling, packaging supplies, facility / maintenance supplies, and service / vendor contracts and supporting manufacturing operations by ensuring that critical supplies and services are available on time, meet quality and safety requirements, and are purchased at competitive cost.
Key Responsibilities :
Purchasing Execution & Inventory Support
- Process and maintain POs for indirect goods and services in accordance with company standards and operational requirements
- Use ERP and procure-to-pay systems to process requisitions, POs, receipts, and invoices accurately and efficiently
- Review ERP planning messages and adjust purchasing plans as needed to support maintenance, repair, production support, and facility needs
- Coordinate and expedite deliveries and communicate supply delays or risks to stakeholders promptly
- Support inventory stocking decisions and usage analysis for repetitive MRO and consumable items
Supplier & Category Management
Develop and maintain strong value-added relationships with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and reliable availabilityConduct supplier evaluations and maintain supplier scorecards and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement where neededMonitor supplier capacity and lead times to prevent supply interruptions or constraintsLead sourcing initiatives for cost improvement, supplier consolidation, new vendor onboarding, and alternative sourcingCost, Quality & Risk Management
Negotiate pricing, contract terms, and service agreements to achieve cost savings and value improvementCoordinate returns or replacements for non-conforming goods and resolve supplier disputesWork with finance to resolve invoice and payment discrepanciesSupport commodity risk mitigation strategies, vendor diversification, and cost reduction effortsCollaboration & Systems
Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure continuity of plant operationsMaintain accurate purchasing and vendor data in ERP, including pricing, lead times, and supplier master informationParticipate in physical inventory and cycle count activities when requiredAssist with implementation or updates to planning and procurement systemsOther duties as assignedRequired Skills
Education : Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required
Experience :
3-5 years purchasing experience is requiredExperience in a manufacturing environment with knowledge of ERP systems is required; experience SAP preferredSkills / Knowledge / Abilities :
Intermediate product, production process and commodity knowledge for the responsible supply segment is requiredDemonstrated negotiating skills are requiredAbility to effectively and professionally communicate internally and externally is requiredAbility to think analytically, strategically and tactically while considering other functional areas is requiredProfessional, mature and collaborative interpersonal skills and conflict resolution skills are requiredAbility to organize and prioritize effectively is requiredMust be extremely detail oriented and willing to adapt to changing responsibilities as required to achieve departmental and corporate goalsProficiency in Microsoft Office is requiredAbility to work in a manufacturing environment is requiredSalary : $80,000 - $90,000 plus bonus
LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active / growing Employee Resource Group network. LNCA is an employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity