We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Commodity Manager within our Purchasing team to help support our Automotive business. Did you know we are the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of seating support and comfort systems for transportation manufacturers, as well as tier one and two suppliers within the automotive industry? Our automotive products fall into four primary groups: Seating and Lumbar support, Wireless Charging, Motors and Actuators, and Mechanical Cables.
If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.
Responsibilities
Lead the development of global procurement strategies for components and/or raw materials (Commodity), optimizing year-over-year improvements in cost, quality, and support of ongoing business and strategic priorities. Partner with cross-functional leadership to establish mutual goals that align with strategic plans
Develop and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders; secure cross functional buy-in to Commodity strategies, develop comprehensive communication and execution plans
Execute contracts reflecting the results of sourcing initiatives that adequately manage business and supply risks with appropriate legal terms and conditions
Foster performance based relationship with external suppliers; monitor all risks within the commodity supply base; adapt the procurement strategies for mitigation actions
Identify areas within the commodity of sub-optimized cost and value, and implement actions to address such areas
Defines & implement a Commodity Value Optimization strategy in collaboration with procurement team (Regional procurement / SD / Logistic)
In charge to support productivity actions of his commodity in Regions related to the global material spend, to evaluate the feasibility of the productivity ideas and ensure the implementation
Consolidate worldwide activities. Apply the commodity strategy of his Category in his region
Ensure the financial commodity tracking on monthly basis from Regional financial controller input
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Technical discipline
Minimum of 5 years in a Category/Commodity management position, or related experience, with global responsibilities
Experience in a Manufacturing environment, Automotive experience preferred
Experience in building cost models to understand should cost, and how to apply the knowledge to achieve results
Highly analytical with solid communication, interpersonal, written and verbal skills
Highly motivated and able to work in fast-paced environment
Advanced skills in Excel, Power Point, and Systems Database/Query Capability
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