Full-Time Strategic Sourcing Manager
Job Description
At a Glance
Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Sourcing Manager to join the Wattstopper Team in Richardson, TX.
The Strategic Sourcing Manager will identify, organize, and execute strategic initiatives to remove risk across all aspects of the supply chain. This includes identifying and qualifying alternate materials, alternate suppliers, and alternate means of manufacturing our products. Align existing and new product supply chains. Identify and qualify new suppliers in conjunction with Engineering, Quality, Sourcing, and Purchasing functions. Provide direction to Engineering and Operations for new product introductions that align to supply chain strategy.
Main Job Duties:
- Identify and lead projects to align our production locations and their capabilities to the needs of the business
- Identify and lead projects to reduce our dependency on single-source suppliers
- Provide direction on best suppliers and supply chain for new product introductions
- Identify and help qualify, in conjunction with quality organization, suppliers for new product introductions
- Develop a 3-year roadmap to reduce risk across the entire supply chain
- Use data to justify roadmap, project scope, and investment
- Participate in supplier negotiations and audits
- Participate in the consolidated corporate supplier bidding process
- Performs other similar and related duties as required
Education: BS degree: Engineering, Supply Chain or Sourcing focus
Experience: Minimum 5 years in Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or Continuous Improvement
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
- Positive attitude with a willingness to be a problem solver, 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. Must understand the implications of projects to product costing to ensure business goals are met
- 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. Must be highly collaborative to ensure the timely completion of projects
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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