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We, at Leggett Dynamics, are searching for a Operations Buyer 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 Operations Buyer, you will be responsible for providing support to Operations with issues related to external suppliers and will support the category teams with the implementation of strategy initiatives. The Operations Buyer is also accountable to support operations with indirect procurement needs, which are not covered by regional indirectprocurement contracts.

What will you be doing as an Operations Buyer?

- Implement regional indirect procurement contracts within the assigned plant and manage all indirect purchases not covered by regional agreements.
- Oversee commercial activities—including negotiation and implementation—related to engineering changesimpactingserial production parts after Phase 5 sign‑off.
- Support Category Management in executing Commodity strategies and productivity initiatives.
- Manage supplier performance in coordination with the Commodity Manager, focusing on quality, cost, and delivery.
- Provide procurement input for the plant’s Supplier Scorecard.
- Serve as the plant’s first escalation point for issues involving external suppliers.




- Maintainaccurateserial pricing in the plant ERP system, including initiating and monitoring price updates throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications:

- Completed technical or business degree with strong technical aptitude, or equivalent education.
- 1-3 Years of professional experience in international Procurement and technical products in the Automotive industry
- Strong communicationand negotiation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure with a solution‑oriented, result-driven approach.
- Fluency in English;additionallanguages (including local languages) are an asset.
- Proficiencyin Excel, PowerPoint, and Business Intelligence tools.
- Basic understanding of commercial contract law.
- Customer‑focused mindset with strong adherence to deadlines.
- Foundational knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and VDA 6.3 processes.
- Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and ability to interpret and analyze CBDs.

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs and describe how we approach working together.

Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.

Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity,



delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.

Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.

Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett Dynamics, a business unit of Leggett & Platt, Incorporated, is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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Applicants in the United States: Leggett & Platt Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need accessibility or assistance to apply for career opportunities through this site, please email us to ensure your inquiry is directed to a member of the Human Resources Staff.

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