Director, Global Strategic Sourcing (Hybrid)

At a Glance

Legrand,  Data Power & Control Division has an exciting opportunity for a Director, Global Strategic Sourcing to join the Starline Team in Canonsburg, PA. Reporting to the DPC Sr. Director of Procurement and strong dotted line to BUS Sr Director of Operations, the Global Strategic Sourcing director will lead all activities related to the sourcing of direct and indirect materials and outside value-add manufacturing.  The primary function of this role is to develop strategic plans, mitigate potential supply chain risks, ensure purchased material happen at the lowest cost, and is available to meet demand and future requirements.  From time to time, this leader will conduct tactical activity as needed to ensure supply continuity include project management and expedites. This role is responsible for the efficient flow of materials for domestic and international locations and the development of secondary and localized supply chains. The incumbent has responsibility for DPC strategic sourcing framework across all Starline locations. 

Main Job Duties:

• Oversee Strategic Sourcing activities including purchasing, equipment, supplies and outsourcing services across multiple plants with key plant in US and secondary plants in Mexico, Europe and Asia.
• Develop the vision, goals, and objectives for Starline’s Supply Chain and Sourcing activities using SS DPC framework and leveraging LNCA standard work.  
• Lead mentor and develop a high performing international team of approximately 4 direct reports and help them grow the strategic sourcing function within the organization.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and collaboration to drive strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Deploy and lead with continuous improvement mentality to analyze, translate, determine root causes, develop action plans, and implement plan of action as necessary with strong analytical, negotiation and presentation skills required.
• Responsible for annual material productivity, budget, and planning.
• Negotiate strategic, large and/or critical agreements as required and ensure appropriate contracts are in place to protect Legrand’s interests, minimize exposure and to secure consistent supplies at competitive prices.
• Tactical support as needed to ensure supply continuity; i.e. escalation for expedites and project management sourcing activities.
• Establish strategic plans, including vision, goals, and objectives for the global supply chain group, working with Sales, Operations and Engineering to assure Starline’s customer service and purchasing/supply chain goals and objectives are achieved. Implement plans covering all commodities, services, and supplier processes to deliver maximum value, leverage, standardization, and compliance.
• Ensure projects, secondary and localized sourcing initiatives and improvement plans are in place, monitor and report progress of execution on a regular basis. Deliver on all assigned objectives including supplier performance, material cost productivity, payment terms improvement and LNCA CSR Initiatives.
• Understand current market trends around material cost, availability, and risk factors across all applicable commodities. Provide analysis with recommendations regarding material cost reduction opportunities.
• Deploy supplier scorecard and drive supplier performance to ensure suppliers deliver in +QDIP.
• Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with our supply base and other LNCA & DPC colleagues maintaining the highest degree of business ethics and professionalism.
• Develop a comprehensive vendor base, leveraging both global and local capabilities, that creates and sustains a competitive advantage in terms of cost, supply, service, and working capital.
• Responsible for KPI of BU in Supplier Business Management / Supply Chain Risk Management / Material Productivity / Supplier CSR / NPD Procurement
• Perform other similar and related duties as required.

Education 

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

 Experience

• Minimum 10 years experience in sourcing in manufacturing environment globally.
• Experience in fast paced manufacturing sourcing environment in both small (less than 50 employees) and large scale (Fortune 200) organizations.
• Requires strong organizational and project management skills, close attention to detail, and be able to effectively handle multiple priorities.
• People leadership with transformational approach to build successful team organically (must have) and through outside recruitment as needed. 

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Understanding of current material market trends (cost and availability) across multiple commodities on metals and electronics.
• Solid negotiation skills with proven track record of cost reduction and process improvement.
• Ability to travel on a global basis and effectively work with teams from other countries and cultures.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communications 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

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. 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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