Buyer II

Position Description

At a Glance

Legrand has an opportunity for a Buyer II to join our Starline team in Canonsburg, PA. This role plays a key part in ensuring materials are sourced, planned, and delivered in alignment with production needs while supporting strong supplier partnerships and healthy inventory levels. The Buyer II partners closely with manufacturing, planning, engineering, finance, and suppliers to balance service, cost, and continuity. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys problem solving, collaboration, and seeing the results of their decisions across the business. What You Will Do

• Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with assigned suppliers and internal partners.

• Plan, issue, and manage purchase orders for assigned commodities in alignment with production schedules and material plans.

• Execute purchasing activities within approved sourcing strategies, pricing agreements, and lead‑time parameters.

• Serve as a primary contact for suppliers and support performance monitoring, continuous improvement, and corrective actions when needed.

• Monitor ERP/MRP signals and exceptions, taking action to ensure material availability and data accuracy.

• Partner with strategic sourcing and engineering on product changes and transitions to manufacturing.

• Review inventory positions and buying signals to support service levels while maintaining healthy inventory.

• Collaborate with planning and finance to resolve systemic issues impacting material flow or working capital.

• Identify potential supply, capacity, or inventory risks and communicate mitigation plans to stakeholders.

• Support recovery activities related to shortages, expedites, or supplier disruptions, escalating when appropriate.

• Participate in supplier qualification, evaluation, and development processes.

• Contribute to cost savings, productivity, and corporate social responsibility initiatives within the supply chain.

• Lead or participate in supplier meetings and quarterly business reviews as needed.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma required.

Nice to have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business or business equivalent years of experience preferred.

• Experience with Infor CloudSuite, SyteLine, or similar ERP systems.

• Certified Purchasing Management (CPM) or similar professional certification.

Experience:

• 3–5 years of purchasing or supply chain experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Experience working with MRP or ERP systems.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across functions.

• Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Strong planning, organization, and follow‑through skills.

• Comfort analyzing data to support informed decisions.

• Ability to adapt priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Problem‑solving approach that balances short‑term needs with long‑term improvements.

• Interest in continuous learning and process improvement.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Office‑based role with periodic presence in manufacturing areas.

• May occasionally require use of personal protective equipment.

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds as needed.

Legrand is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued. We encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds to apply, even if your experience does not align perfectly with every requirement listed above.

Company Info

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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LocationUS-PA-Canonsburg

Positions 2

Experience (Years) 3

Category Purchasing