Category Manager

We, at Leggett & Platt Incorporated, are searching for Category Manager within our Procurement 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? 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 a Category Manager you will have the opportunity to lead the development of the global LPA Category Strategy, provide guidance and drive execution.  The team you will be working with is collaborative and innovative. Job Responsibilities: 1.Lead, inspire and coach the category team. Lead the development of global category strategies for a components and/or raw materials (with Commodity), optimizing year-over-year improvements in cost, quality, and supports ongoing business and strategic priorities. Partner with cross-functional leadership to establish mutual goals that align with strategic plans 2.Develop and maintain relationships with key internal stake holders; secure cross functional buy in to his Commodity strategies, develop comprehensive communication and execution plans. 3.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.  4.Track and forecast regional/global commodity markets impacting the Category. On a monthly basis, provide input to Sales for commodity changes. Analyze projected material commodity pricing, recommend monthly top level provisions. 5.Identify areas within the commodity of sub-optimized cost and value, and implement actions to address such areas. 6.Defines & implement a Commodity Value Optimization strategy in collaboration with procurement team (Regional procurement / SD / Logistic). 7.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 8.Ensure the financial tracking of his category on monthly basis. Develops and implements strategies to attract highly skilled and engaged team members. Build a succession and development plan for the entire Category organization that encourages investment in skills, the evolution of capabilities and harvesting of the right competencies and talent for the function.   Main Requirements: 1.Proven leadership skills. Capable to lead a global team. 2.Minimum of 10 years in a Category/commodity management position, or related experience, with global responsibilities. 3.Experience in a Manufacturing environment, Automotive experience preferred. 4.Demonstrated experience in building cost models to understand should cost, and how to apply the knowledge to achieve results.  What to Do Next Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available. If you require assistance completing an application, please contact our team at careers@leggett.com   Our Values Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

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