Senior Buyer (Nassau County)

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Buyer (Indirect) to join the Data Power Control Team in Farmingdale, NY . This role is responsible for sourcing and purchasing non-production and plant support materials, including MRO items, PPE, tooling, packaging supplies, facility / maintenance supplies, and service / vendor contracts and supporting manufacturing operations by ensuring that critical supplies and services are available on time, meet quality and safety requirements, and are purchased at competitive cost.

Key Responsibilities :

Purchasing Execution & Inventory Support

Process and maintain POs for indirect goods and services in accordance with company standards and operational requirements

Use ERP and procure-to-pay systems to process requisitions, POs, receipts, and invoices accurately and efficiently

Review ERP planning messages and adjust purchasing plans as needed to support maintenance, repair, production support, and facility needs

Coordinate and expedite deliveries and communicate supply delays or risks to stakeholders promptly

Support inventory stocking decisions and usage analysis for repetitive MRO and consumable items

Supplier & Category Management

Develop and maintain strong value-added relationships with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and reliable availability

Conduct supplier evaluations and maintain supplier scorecards and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement where needed

Monitor supplier capacity and lead times to prevent supply interruptions or constraints

Lead sourcing initiatives for cost improvement, supplier consolidation, new vendor onboarding, and alternative sourcing

Cost, Quality & Risk Management

Negotiate pricing, contract terms, and service agreements to achieve cost savings and value improvement

Coordinate returns or replacements for non-conforming goods and resolve supplier disputes

Work with finance to resolve invoice and payment discrepancies

Support commodity risk mitigation strategies, vendor diversification, and cost reduction efforts

Collaboration & Systems

Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure continuity of plant operations

Maintain accurate purchasing and vendor data in ERP, including pricing, lead times, and supplier master information

Participate in physical inventory and cycle count activities when required

Assist with implementation or updates to planning and procurement systems

Other duties as assigned

Required Skills

Education : Bachelors degree or equivalent experience is required

Experience :

3-5 years purchasing experience is required

Experience in a manufacturing environment with knowledge of ERP systems is required; experience SAP preferred

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities :

Intermediate product, production process and commodity knowledge for the responsible supply segment is required

Demonstrated negotiating skills are required

Ability to effectively and professionally communicate internally and externally is required

Ability to think analytically, strategically and tactically while considering other functional areas is required

Professional, mature and collaborative interpersonal skills and conflict resolution skills are required

Ability to organize and prioritize effectively is required

Must be extremely detail oriented and willing to adapt to changing responsibilities as required to achieve departmental and corporate goals

Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required

Ability to work in a manufacturing environment is required

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000 plus bonus

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