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Focal Point, LLC · 3 months ago

Strategic Sourcing Specialist III

US-MO-St. Louis

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Focal Point, LLC is part of Legrand, a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. They are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist III to manage sourcing activities, develop procurement strategies, and negotiate contracts to drive cost savings and ensure reliable supply of materials.

Industrial ManufacturingLightingManufacturingSmart Building

Responsibilities

Maintain and promote sound relations with suppliers by taking ownership for sourcing activities by developing procurement strategies, active management of performance, contract negotiations and driving cost savings initiatives

Interface throughout the Legrand organization to leverage spend volume and existing global partnerships

Conducts strategic sourcing activities supporting the OCL/Legrand objectives for value-driven vendor partnerships and focused on risk management, reliability, and cost-effectiveness

Participates in supplier negotiations and contract preparation using structured processes

Coordinates with internal stakeholders to define material, quality, and service requirements and standards

Supports vendor partnerships and monitors performance using established KPI's, goals, and scorecards. Integrates new sources, methods, and vendors to ensure a reliable supply of materials

Reviews market intelligence and analysis to anticipate price fluctuations

Uses ERP systems and other software tools to manage processes, create efficiencies, and control costs

Manage business-wide RFQs, bid and contract negotiations (domestic and international)

Negotiate long-term contracts to ensure optimum costs and reliable service and supply

Conduct Make vs. Buy analysis (full burdened costs)

Manage sustainability opportunities with suppliers

Performs other similar and related duties as required

Qualification

Strategic sourcingContract negotiationSupplier managementLogistics experienceERP systemsLean manufacturingAnalytical skillsCommunicationInterpersonal skillsPresentation skillsCross-functional teamwork

Required

Bachelors in Business Administration, Supply Chain or related field

5+ years' experience

Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills; both written and oral

Knowledge of manufacturing processes, lean manufacturing, etc

Familiarity with RoHS, Reach, Conflict Minerals

Familiarity with the following commodities: copper, fiber, metal

Familiarity with incoterms

Experience with logistics: LTL, small parcel, rail, ocean…etc

Strong negotiating and analytical skills; able to negotiate based upon market trends, exchange rate and inflation

Ability to work with cross-functional teams; product management, engineering, finance, purchasing and customer service

Analysis of freight carriers/invoicing

International freight quoting

NAFTA experience

Familiar with harmonized group codes

Experience with customs

Able to lead projects, kaizens, cost improvement initiatives

JDE experience a plus

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

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

An active/growing Employee Resource Group network

Company

Focal Point, LLC

Founded more than 25 years ago Focal Point, a brand of Legrand, is a Chicago-based architectural lighting and integrated acoustical systems manufacturer.

Founded in 1994

Chicago, Illinois, USA

501-1000 employees