Buyer II

Legrand North America • New London, CT

4d • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Legrand is seeking a motivated and collaborative Buyer II to join our Data Center Power and Control Team in New London, CT. This role plays a key part in ensuring material availability, supporting our operations, and contributing to a workplace grounded in inclusion, innovation, and continuous improvement.Who You Are:You are detail‑oriented, organized, and eager to contribute to a team that values diverse perspectives. You thrive in environments where communication, problem‑solving, and relationship‑building are essential.What You Will Do:- Manage purchase order pricing aligned to negotiated terms, and proactively identify variances.- Evaluate daily purchasing requisitions, ensuring reorder points align with demand and lead times.- Create and manage purchase orders to optimize inventory levels.- Run ATP reports weekly to identify priorities and expedite materials as needed.- Partner closely with customer service and warehouse teams to support timely deliveries.- Process drop‑ship orders and maintain accurate system updates.- Collaborate with Technical Support and Quality teams on component issues.- Maintain target service levels, stock turns, and accurate ERP/MRP data.- Prepare material forecasts using Anaplan and support strategic sourcing initiatives.- Participate in process improvement and Lean/Kaizen initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Associate’s degree with relevant experience considered.
• 2–4 years in purchasing or material planning, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in SAP and MRP systems.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced setting.
• Collaborative mindset with strong negotiation and influencing abilities.
• Commitment to ethical and inclusive sourcing practices.

Nice To Haves

• APICS/CPIM and Six Sigma experience are a plus.
• Minimal travel required

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase order pricing aligned to negotiated terms, and proactively identify variances.
• Evaluate daily purchasing requisitions, ensuring reorder points align with demand and lead times.
• Create and manage purchase orders to optimize inventory levels.
• Run ATP reports weekly to identify priorities and expedite materials as needed.
• Partner closely with customer service and warehouse teams to support timely deliveries.
• Process drop‑ship orders and maintain accurate system updates.
• Collaborate with Technical Support and Quality teams on component issues.
• Maintain target service levels, stock turns, and accurate ERP/MRP data.
• Prepare material forecasts using Anaplan and support strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Participate in process improvement and Lean/Kaizen initiatives.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree