Senior Buyer

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. The senior buyer supports manufacturing operations by ensuring that critical supplies and services are available on time, meet quality and safety requirements, and are purchased at competitive cost.

• Process and maintain purchase orders 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.
• Develop and maintain strong value‑added relationships with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and reliable availability.
• Conduct supplier evaluations, maintain supplier scorecards, and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.

• 3–5 years of purchasing experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred).

• Intermediate product, production process, and commodity knowledge for the responsible supply segment.
• Demonstrated negotiating skills.
• Effective and professional internal and external communication skills.
• Analytical, strategic, and tactical thinking while considering other functional areas.
• Professional, mature, and collaborative interpersonal skills and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize effectively.
• Extremely detail‑oriented and willing to adapt to changing responsibilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment.

LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a high employer 401(k) match, above‑benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.

Base pay range: $80,000.00/yr – $90,000.00/yr.

Location:

Farmingdale, NY.