Sr. Buyer

Position Description:
**At a Glance**

**Legrand **has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Buyer to join the Starline Team in Reading UK.

The Senior Buyer will be responsible for maintaining contract and purchasing processes, compliance of purchasing and contracting to company standards, creation and visibility of supplier list, and oversight of contract compliance including proper contract usage and authorized signers. Additionally, s/he will perform tasks associated with ordering and expediting finished goods, components, packaging materials, raw materials, and MRO commodities. Pro-active and direct communication with suppliers is vital. Process purchase orders (PO’s), place and expedite orders, and resolve related problems of significant complexity.

**Essential Functions**
- Develop category strategies for the assigned commodities to identify and implement productivity improvements and opportunities to enhance supplier rationalization.
- Work with suppliers to continuously improve performance and Total Cost of Ownership.
- Monitors trends in the service supply or product markets, as well as monitors service levels of suppliers and takes corrective action when necessary.
- Obtains competitive bids when appropriate. Negotiates price, purchase terms, and cost of equipment life cycle.
- Prepares excel cost analysis reports detailing cost of goods analysis, potential rebate structures, and discounting levels.
- Serve as SME for internal communication/needs, on a global basis.
- Evaluates data, weekly inventory reports, and other data resources in determining total supply demand. Be able to work in dynamic situations with flexing client data inputs.
- Performs other Procurement-related administrative tasks including, but not limited to, Invoice Discrepancy Resolution, Payment Authorizations, Compiling Statistical data and Reports.
- Work in conjunction with Supplier Quality Management (e.g. qualification, selection, evaluation, development, classification); update supplier evaluation systems to obtain and the best suppliers.
- Establishes inventory requirements by studying manufacturing history and production forecasts
- Contributes to the implementation and ensure usage of globally defined methods, processes, and systems to ensure high process efficiency and process compliance
- Identifies and follows-up on internal customer issues, implement approved process improvements resulting in increased customer satisfaction

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**
- Flexibility to adjust and thrive in an environment with changing requirements, schedules, and priorities for multiple projects and assignments
- Strong desire to promote positive change
- Self-driven and resourceful to achieve goals independently as well as work well in groups
- Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
- Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
- Well-developed communicates skills; able to clearly and concisely express information (or data) to associates, peers, and management
- Knowledge of customer principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for service and evaluation of customer satisfaction
- Demonstrate analytical experience, critical thinking skills, project management, negotiation, customer service, and team building skills.
- Ability to travel both domestic and international 10 - 15%

Qualifications:
**Minimum Qualifications**
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business preferred
- Seven (7) + years purchasing materials in a manufacturing environment
- MRP or ERP software experience required, Infor Cloudsuite (Syteline) preferred
- Proven negotiation skills that have resulted in realized cost savings Global sourcing experience; in electrical components preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Company Info:
**About Legrand**

**About Legrand North and Central America**

Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 6,500 associates in 50 locations, working across six divisions/sector: Audio Visual, Building Controls Systems, Data Power and Controls, Electrical Wiring Systems, and Lighting. We hold a leading position in every North American market we serve and focus on exceeding our customers’ needs within the commercial, residential, and industrial industries. 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. For more information, visit legrand.us

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