Strategic Sourcing Manager

Description At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Sourcing Manager to join the Data Power and Control Team supporting our Kratos business. This role is both strategic and hands-on, responsible for supplier strategy, cost, risk, performance, and day-to-day execution. The position partners within Kratos and DPC to ensure supply continuity, improve sourcing performance, and support growth at the lowest total cost of ownership.

What Will You Do?

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for commodities and suppliers, to support Kratos business goals for cost, service, and supply continuity
• Lead supplier development, negotiations, performance management, and corrective actions to improve quality, delivery, and total cost
• Own LNCA and DPC sourcing KPIs and metrics for Kratos, providing visibility, accountability, and actions to improve performance
• Collaborate across the DPC business to leverage economies of scale, standardization, and sourcing synergies that drive the lowest total cost of ownership
• Partner with operations, supply chain, engineering, quality, and finance to align sourcing decisions with business and customer needs
• Identify, qualify, and develop suppliers while managing risk related to capacity, continuity, compliance, and geopolitical exposure
• Support tactical issue resolution for shortages, supplier performance issues, and other supply disruptions as part of the escalation process
• Use ERP, analytics, and sourcing tools to improve reporting, workflow efficiency, and decision-making

Salary and Benefits

TBD LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. LNCA is an employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or a related field is required
• Project management certification is preferred
• 5+ years of supply chain or sourcing experience is required
• Preferred Skills:
  • Experience in sourcing or supply chain within Legrand, LNCA, or a similar engineered products, electrical infrastructure, or data center environment
  • Knowledge of supplier performance, quality, compliance, and cross-functional operations
  • Experience with metals, fabricated components, and cost analysis
  • Strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Smartsheet
  • Experience with ERP, digital sourcing, analytics, and AI-enabled tools
  • Strong communication, organization, and project management skills
  • Able to travel up to 20%

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or a related field is required

Experience: 5+ years of supply chain or sourcing experience is required

Preferred Skills: Project management certification is preferred; experience in sourcing or supply chain within Legrand, LNCA, or a similar engineered products, electrical infrastructure, or data center environment; knowledge of supplier performance, quality, compliance, and cross-functional operations; experience with metals, fabricated components, and cost analysis; strong skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Smartsheet; experience with ERP, digital sourcing, analytics, and AI-enabled tools; strong communication, organization, and project management skills; able to travel up to 20%