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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.

Main Job Duties:

Supplier Development

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.

VAVE (Value Analysis / Value Engineering)

• 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.

Lean Projects with Suppliers

• 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.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• 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.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations management, business, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Master's degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., APICS) are preferred.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• 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.

Compensation and Benefits: $120,000-$150,000 plus bonus

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.

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. 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. For more information, visit legrand.us

About Legrand's Data Center Power and Control Division

The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand's Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development.

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