Strategic Sourcing Manager

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Sourcing Manager to join the Building Control Systems WattStopper Team in Richardson, TX. The Strategic Sourcing Manager will be responsible to lead and execute both

direct material and indirect sourcing activities across the Building Control Systems family of brands. They will identify, organize, and execute strategic initiatives to drive optimum performance in terms of cost, quality, service, and CSR requirements. This includes identifying and qualifying alternate materials, alternate suppliers, and alternate means of manufacturing our products.

The incumbent is a strong, experienced leader capable of driving process change and fostering talent within the supply chain organization. The incumbent will lead initiatives that can range from straightforward strategic sourcing synergy projects to complex supply chain operational and transformational projects, driving supply chain efficiency and cost optimization for the business. Additionally, this leader will drive Legrand’s Corporate Responsibility (CSR) goals and targets to ensure such priorities are integrated as part of the BCS sourcing processes.

This role reports to the Director of Supply Chain & Logistics for the Building Control Systems business unit within the Lighting & Building Systems division of Legrand, North & Central America. 

What Will You Do?

• Lead the strategic sourcing team, Owning supplier and commodity sourcing strategies, indirect purchasing, and supplier diversity and performance.
• Drive change management to build strong sourcing capabilities across the organization.
• Implement and monitor purchasing process compliance, both within BCS and in line with the Legrand group standards.
• Negotiate contracts and monitor transactions to ensure that all contracts and negotiations conform to the corporate policies.
• Drive supplier compliance to all Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives.
• Align existing and new product supply chains, matching geographic risk and capabilities to the needs of the business; Develop a 3-year roadmap to reduce cost and risk across the entire supply chains.
• Serve as liaison between Engineering, Product Management, Supply Chain and Operations on all New Product Introductions and End of Life activities to ensure alignment with the supply chain strategy.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers in conjunction with Engineering, Quality, Sourcing, and Purchasing functions.
• Identify and lead projects to reduce our dependency on single source suppliers.
• Lead supplier negotiations and drive annual material productivity initiatives.
• Develop a process to support BCS supplier QBRs, vendor performance and supply chain audits.
• Participate in the consolidated corporate supplier bidding process.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required.

Required Skills

Education:

• BS degree: Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or Sourcing focus.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years in Sourcing or Supply Chain, Engineering, or Continuous Improvement.
• Experience working in a Production or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience leading a team, developing talent, & driving results.
• Arena, JDE, Jaegger, &/or Ecovadis experience a plus.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Demonstrated leader with strong negotiation and communication skills to drive organizational change.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to be a problem solver, get into the details of process and data to build sound business cases.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain best practices, multi-step strategic sourcing processes and/or category management strategies, and use of PLM, QMS, and ERP/ MRP systems.
• Must possess excellent project management skills, including demonstrated ability to create and manage a project plan, establish priorities, work to deadlines, and control several projects at various stages of work.
• Highly collaborative and able to gain alignment across various levels of the organization.
• Must have strong analytical skills and proven ability to efficiently research and summarize information effectively and make recommendations based upon analysis.
• Must be able to work independently as well as within a variety of teams.

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 Building Control Systems Division

Legrand’s Building Control Systems (BCS) division includes the Wattstopper, Vantage, and Shading Systems product lines. BCS industry-leading energy-efficient lighting controls technology and services are designed to meet code, ensure ease of installation, and enable precision control of light in offices, classrooms, hospitals, homes, and more. Combined with our Shading Systems for residential and commercial applications, Legrand’s Building Control Systems provides leading solutions for the control of natural and electric light in spaces where people live, learn, and work. BCS teams’ partner with designers to offer solutions that meet today’s green initiatives, including LEED, WELL Building, Living Building Challenge, and more

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