Director, Global Strategic Sourcing

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Director, Global Strategic Sourcing to join the Data Center Power & Control Division in Reno, NV. Reporting to the DPC Sr. Director of Procurement and strong dotted line to PAC VP of Operations –  Director of Strategic Sourcing – PAC is responsible for creating, challenging, and driving the strategy of supply & commercial (Supplier) strategy, driving optimum performance and the lowest total cost of ownership of component & purchased finished goods supply and EMS commercial landscape. The incumbent has responsibility for deploying DPC strategic sourcing framework across all PAC locations.

What Will You Do?

• Develop the vision, goals, and objectives for PAC Strategic Sourcing organization using DPC Strategic Sourcing framework and leveraging LNCA standard work.  
• Develop and implement risk management supplier initiatives (LNCA sourcing steps process and Life Cycle Cost) to prevent sole/single source and geopolitical landscape.
• Understand current market trends around material cost and availability and benchmark external companies related to supply chain performance with a focus on LNCA CSR requirements.
• Responsible for annual material productivity to ensure we deliver the LNCA target Y-o-Y.
• Will lead and implement project savings, including benchmarking, supplier tear down, VAVE, and cost negotiations.
• Partner closely with manufacturing peers to co-create the EMS sourcing strategy, ensuring commercial agreements align with product line, capacity/growth, partner capabilities/performance, and regional sourcing and order fulfillment objectives.
• In collaboration with Operation, lead the contract manufacturing commercial relationships. The objective is to establish balanced commercial operational models (and terms of doing business) that account for cost management, manufacturing performance, material sourcing, inventory carrying, and other critical operational processes.
• Strengthen relationships and alignment with Tier 1/Tier 2/3 partners through establishing and orchestrating regular executive business reviews to discuss business outlooks, strategic initiatives, and areas of improvement that require executive-level awareness/support.
• Ready and support team in negotiations of new commercial agreements aligned with updated strategic commercials objectives.
• Escalation point for Operations leader on supplier performance, expedites, and as required with suppliers.
• Deploy and ensure supplier delivery in Quality, Delivery, Cost, Safety, and CSR through supplier scorecard.
• SME on key commodities strategies for DPC to leverage DPC spending while driving benefits to BU.

Required Skills

Education:   

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering or a related field required; MBA, preferred.

Experience:  

• A minimum 10 years combined experience in purchasing, materials, supply chain, and inventory control related roles, with minimum of 5 years supporting a global supply chain and 3 years leading the Sourcing / Supply Chain activities at a business unit level is required.
• Experience with a multi-site or multi-business environment is preferred.
• Experience in EMS, “make to order”, discrete production and assembly, industrial environment is a plus.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Proven track record, in complex manufacturing environment, of leading purchasing, inventory control, supply chain, and materials efforts, with demonstrated tangible results that positively impacted business cost, service, and performance.
• Understanding of current material market trends (cost and availability) across multiple commodities.
• Solid negotiation skills with a proven track record of cost reduction and process improvement accomplishments.
• Ability to travel on a global basis and effectively work with teams from other countries and cultures.
• Requires strong organizational and project management skills, close attention to detail, and be able to effectively handle multiple priorities.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. Able to create effective reports, presentations and business correspondence and be comfortable presenting to senior Legrand leadership and key customers.

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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