Junior Souring Analyst

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Souring Analyst to join the Data, Power, and Control Team in Reno, NV.

Main Job Duties:

• Manages implementation of cost savings initiatives.
• Interface throughout the Legrand organization to leverage spend volume and existing global supplier relationships.
• Manage business-wide RFQs, bid and contract negotiations (domestic and international).
• Negotiate long-term contracts to ensure optimum costs and reliable service and supply.
• Maintain and promote sound relations with suppliers by taking ownership for sourcing activities by developing procurement strategies, active management of performance, contract negotiations and driving cost savings initiatives.
• Conduct Make vs. Buy analysis (full burdened costs).
• Manage sustainability opportunities with suppliers.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required.

Education: Bachelors in Business Administration, Supply Chain or related field

Experience: 5+ years’ experience

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills; both written and oral
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, lean manufacturing, etc.
• Familiarity with RoHS, Reach, Conflict Minerals
• Familiarity with the following commodities: copper, fiber, metal
• Familiarity with incoterms
• Experience with logistics: LTL, small parcel, rail, ocean…etc.
• Strong negotiating and analytical skills; able to negotiate based upon market trends, exchange rate and inflation
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams; product management, engineering, finance, purchasing and customer service
• Analysis of freight carriers/invoicing
• International freight quoting
• NAFTA experience
• Familiar with harmonized group codes
• Experience with customs
• Able to lead projects, kaizens, cost improvement initiatives
• AS400/SAP experience a plus
• Must be willing to travel

About Legrand

Representing more than 150 years of innovation, Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our purpose is improving lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable. Every day, over 39,000 Legrand employees work hard to enhance the buildings of tomorrow. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR) with revenue of €7 billion, and products sold in 180 countries. For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

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

About Legrand’s Data Center Power and Control Division

The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand’s Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development. 

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