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
Senior Buyer • Nassau County, NY, United States