Supplier Development and Performance Manager

Legrand North America • Concord, NC

1d • Remote

About The Position

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Supplier Development and Performance Manager to join the Wiremold Team in Concord, NC.
The Supplier Development and Performance Manager is responsible for improving supplier capability, performance, cost competitiveness, and operational excellence. This role drives supplier performance management, VAVE (Value Analysis / Value Engineering) initiatives, and Lean projects in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to achieve cost reduction, quality improvement, delivery reliability, and innovation.
The role acts as a key link between Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Suppliers to deliver sustainable value across the supply base. The role is remote and reports to the VP of Supply Chain and Sourcing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, business, or related field (or equivalent); Master’s degree or professional certifications (such as APICS) are a plus
• Minimum of 5 years in supplier development, procurement or supply chain, operations, and/or manufacturing.
• Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated ability to in a manufacturing environment or company
• Strong knowledge and experience in ERP/MRP systems
• Working knowledge of VAVE (value add/value engineering) principles and cost engineering
• Strong collaboration, and negotiation skills and demonstrated success managing in a matrixed organization
• Ability and comfortable working with data, KPIs, and performance dashboards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced organization and balance multiple priorities
• Strong project management skills and ability to influence without authority
• Familiar with lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to work and lead teams

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or professional certifications (such as APICS)

Responsibilities

• Supplier Performance Management
• Define, implement, and manage supplier performance metrics (KPIs) covering quality, delivery, cost, service, and sustainability
• Lead regular supplier performance reviews and corrective action plans
• Identify underperforming suppliers and drive structured improvement programs
• Support supplier segmentation and strategic supplier relationship management
• Supplier Development
• Assess supplier capabilities and maturity using audits and assessments
• Develop and execute supplier development plans aligned with business objectives
• Lead cross-functional teams to improve supplier processes, capacity, quality, and reliability
• Support onboarding and development of new suppliers
• VAVE (Value Analysis / Value Engineering)
• Lead and facilitate VAVE workshops with internal teams and suppliers
• Identify cost reduction, design optimization, material substitution, and process improvement opportunities
• Drive implementation of approved VAVE ideas while maintaining or improving quality, performance, and compliance
• Track, validate, and report VAVE savings and value creation
• Lean Projects with Suppliers
• Lead and support Lean initiatives (e.g., waste reduction, cycle time reduction, inventory optimization) across the supplier base
• Apply Lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, SMED, and problem-solving methodologies
• Coach suppliers in Lean principles and continuous improvement practices
• Ensure improvements are sustainable and standardized
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Finance teams
• Support sourcing decisions with supplier performance and capability insights
• Contribute to make/buy decisions, localization initiatives, and risk mitigation strategies
• Governance, Reporting & Compliance
• Track and report supplier performance, improvement progress, cost savings, and benefits realization
• Ensure supplier improvement activities align with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements
• Support sustainability, ESG, and responsible sourcing initiatives

Benefits

• LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees