We, at Leggett Dynamics, are searching for a Commodity Manager within our Automotive team. 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? That’s right Our automotive products fall into four primary groups: Seating and Lumbar support, Motors, Actuators and Massage Systems. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.
As Commodity Manager, you will be responsible for reporting to the Global Category Manager and will be responsible for global strategy development, deployment and execution. You will be responsible for developing comprehensive plans that deliver the lowest overall total cost of externally sourced production material. You will also ensure that mutually beneficial relationships are developed and maintained with Leggett & Platt supply partners..
What will you be doing as a Commodity Manager?
• Lead the development of integral commodity strategies for assigned components and/or raw materials, ensuring year-over-year improvements in cost and quality and alignment with business and strategic priorities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders; secure cross-functional buy-in to commodity strategies and develop comprehensive communication and execution plans.
• Execute contracts that reflect the results of sourcing initiatives that adequately manage business and supply risks with appropriate legal terms and conditions.
• Foster performance-based relationships with external suppliers; monitor all risks within the commodity supply base and adapt commodity strategies to mitigate those risks.
• Consolidate global commodity activities and ensure consistent implementation of the commodity strategy across all regions.
• Support regional productivity actions related to the commodity based on global material spend; eval