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Legrand, North America · 11 hours ago

Supplier Development and Performance Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Legrand, North America is a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, and they are seeking a Supplier Development and Performance Manager to join the Wiremold Team. This role is responsible for improving supplier capability and performance while driving initiatives in supplier performance management, VAVE, and Lean projects to achieve cost reduction and quality improvement.

Electrical DistributionElectronicsManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

Qualification

Supplier DevelopmentVAVE PrinciplesLean MethodologiesERP/MRP SystemsProject ManagementCollaboration SkillsNegotiation SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

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

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

Legrand, North America

Legrand is a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures.

Founded in 2002

West Hartford, Connecticut, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.legrand.us

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