Supplier Development and Performance Manager, DPC

Legrand North America

1d • $120,000 - $150,000 • Remote

About The Position

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Supplier Development and Performance Manager, DPC to join the Data, Power and Control team in a REMOTE capacity.
This role leads key sourcing initiatives focused on supplier development, supplier performance management, supplier onboarding for new product development (NPD), and the execution of lean improvement and value analysis/value engineering (VAVE) initiatives with strategic suppliers.
The role supports business unit priorities across the Data, Power and Control (DPC) division and works closely with Strategic Sourcing, Operations Excellence, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, and supplier partners to deliver measurable improvements in cost, quality, delivery, and capability. This position reports to the Vice President of Strategic Sourcing, with a dotted-line relationship to the Business Unit Operations Leader based on project needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations management, business, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in supplier development, procurement, operations, manufacturing, or supply chain roles with responsibility for supplier performance improvement.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders without direct authority across a matrixed organization.
• Working proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and data analysis to track KPIs and supplier metrics.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage projects across multiple priorities.
• Experience with VAVE methodologies and cost engineering principles.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Travel up to 40% may be required, including domestic and occasional international travel.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., APICS) are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the identification, evaluation, selection (including total cost and lifecycle cost considerations), onboarding, and development of suppliers for business unit initiatives aligned with DPC Ambition 2030.
• Partner with DPC sourcing leaders to execute supplier strategies across business units and cross-functional initiatives.
• Assess supplier capabilities, capacity, quality systems, and operational maturity using structured audits and data-driven reviews.
• Lead cross-functional teams to implement supplier performance scorecards and improvement plans focused on reliability, quality, and scalability.
• Plan and facilitate VAVE workshops with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, design optimization, material alternatives, and process improvements.
• Lead implementation of approved VAVE initiatives while maintaining or improving quality, performance, and regulatory compliance.
• Track, validate, and report savings and value creation in collaboration with Finance and sourcing teams.
• Lead and support supplier-focused lean initiatives such as waste reduction, cycle time improvement, and inventory optimization.
• Apply structured lean tools and problem-solving methods, including value stream mapping, Kaizen events, 5S, and SMED, as appropriate.
• Coach suppliers in continuous improvement practices to strengthen long-term capability.
• Ensure improvements are documented, standardized, and sustained.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Finance teams to align supplier strategies with business needs.
• Provide supplier performance and capability insights to support sourcing, make/buy, localization, and risk mitigation decisions.
• Support project execution to meet cost, quality, delivery, and launch requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Legrand North and Central America offer comprehensive health benefits, an industry-leading 401(k) match, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, holidays, disability coverage, bonus opportunities, paid volunteer time, and access to an active Employee Resource Groups that support women in engineering and underrepresented identities. The culture emphasizes inclusion, flexibility, growth, and meaningful impact in a global organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees