Job Information
Legrand NA Procurement Manager in Chicago, Illinois
Position Description
At a Glance
Legrand has an exciting opportunity for aProcurement Managerto join theLighting Sector Focal Point Teamin Chicago, IL.TheProcurement Managerwill be responsible for developing and executing excellence on the day-to-day purchasing operations providing all components needed to maintain on time delivery to customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will be required to manage the supply base, supporting the business on initiatives related to productivity, supply chain, and product improvements. Support corporate activities as QBR, score cards, CSR initiatives providing data.
They will lead, drive and influence supplier performance, and resolve open issues. This role will need to work cross functionally in order to influence leaders and other internal customers to help drive and execute broad business decisions.
The Manager will develop policies, technologies and tools, objectives, tactical plans and procedures for the operation of procurement and purchasing activities. This position will supervise and mentor the buying staff in purchasing methodologies, tools, supplier interactions and relationship.
What Will You Do?
Procurement:
Establish KPM's that manage supplier performance to quality, delivery, quantity, service and cost reduction expectations. Supplier and commodity spend management, PPV/IPV tracking, RTV.
Work directly and collaboratively with Engineering leaders and product Managers as well as suppliers to identify technical synergy opportunities on existing products across the business.
Responsible for keeping inventory on optimal levels to support key metrics and customer satisfaction. Monitor shortages and past due orders and take actions.
Responsible for ERP system accuracy and performance for safety stock, lead times, MOQ, forecast and other critical set ups.
Identify and support Supply Chain initiatives, such as Lead Time Reduction, Inventory Reduction, Service Level Improvements.
Partner with LNCA Sourcing Team for identification and delivery of material cost savings projects.
Responsible for eliminating roadblocks and challenges and delivering savings projects on-time. Partnership with Value Engineering to conduct analysis of purchased components and materials.
Engage in reviews with the business and supply base, to foster collaboration and cooperation. Establishment of relationships with functional and business leaders to ensure category strategies meet the business goals and objectives.
Institute lean purchasing which is integrated into our total value chain; and create a future value stream in the procurement process. Create and maintain a flow of information while establishing a pull of information and product.
Supervision:
Develop a highly functioning, responsive and flexible purchasing team. Responsible for effectively leading all aspects of team performance management.
Prioritize staff and category management workloads to meet product needs/objectives in all areas. Develop and train staff to ensure high skill levels and succession planning.
Qualifications
Required Skills
Competencies:
Ethical and professional behavior.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to lead, coach, and motivate effectively.
Ability to make business decisions and support the reasons behind.
Proficient time management skills – must be able to multitask in a fast- paced environment.
Sense of ownership and thoroughness for high performance on assigned projects.
Strong data analytics skills with a natural drive for accuracy.
Ability to deal with high levels of ambiguity, and in stressful situations.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management Concentration, or equivalent experience.
8 years’ experience in Sourcing with 3-5 years in manage/leadership roles.
Global sourcing experience in Electrical / Electronic products preferred.
Microsoft office software proficiency (excel, word, power point, etc.).
JD Edwards ERP systems experience preferred.
ISM CPSM certification preferred.
APICS CPIM / CSCP a plus.
Company Info
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 Lighting Sector
Legrand’s Lighting Sector consists of five lighting brands; Pinnacle (https://www.pinnacle-ltg.com/) , Finelite (https://www.finelite.com/) , Focal Point (https://www.focalpointlights.com/) , and OCL (https://ocl.com/) which focus on architectural, decorative, and downlighting and Kenall (https://kenall.com/Home) which focuses on lighting for demanding environments. We employ a talented group of employees that love lighting to design and manufacture high performance, energy efficient LED lighting solutions for applications in commercial, educational, healthcare, as well as challenging environments such as tunnels and correctional facilities. With an eye toward sustainable design, our focus is on specification-oriented products and solutions that meet the functional needs of spaces while working in harmony with the designer’s vision for those spaces. We work with architects, engineers, and contractors to supply lighting built specifically for their client’s projects.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
LocationUS-IL-Chicago
Positions 1
Experience (Years) 8
Category Purchasing
