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We make life more comfortable. Leggett & Platt’s overall mission is a commitment to enhance lives – by delivering quality products, offering empowering and rewarding careers, and doing our part in bringing about a better future. Leggett & Platt’s inventive heritage and leadership span more than 130 years. Leggett & Platt has divisions that design, manufacture, and sell a variety of products for all areas of life. Our reliable product development and launch capability, coupled with our global footprint, make us a trusted partner for customers in the automotive, furniture, hydraulic cylinders, flooring, textile and geo components industries. Learn more about the history of Leggett & Platt: https://leggett.com/history   Automotive Leggett & Platt Automotive is a global provider of wire forms, mechanical control cables, wireless charging, as well as seat lumbar, suspension, bolster, actuator, and motor systems. In addition to these award-winning, category-leading products, we offer tailored goods due to our expertise in product development and attention to market trends. Our unique competitive advantages give us unmatched insight into the demands of the consumer.  Learn more about Leggett & Platt Automotive: Leggett & Platt Automotive   Key Responsibilities

Manage sourcing, purchasing, and order placement for domestic and overseas prototype development materials, components, and consumables. Perform monthly closing activities related to prototype materials, development parts, and indirect purchasing items. Manage and maintain equipment and tooling assets, including inventory tracking and record accuracy. Support procurement activities for new product development and engineering projects. Analyze supplier purchasing trends, material spending, and forecast (FCST) requirements to ensure timely supply and cost efficiency. Maintain procurement-related documentation and system data in ERP, PLM, and other relevant systems. Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Project Teams to support product development activities and project timelines. Develop, manage, and strengthen strategic partnerships with suppliers to ensure optimal quality, delivery, cost, and service performance. Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Support procurement process standardization and compliance with company policies and procedures.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field. Experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain management, or automotive industry purchasing preferred. Knowledge of ERP/PLM systems and procurement processes. Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and international environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel. Business-level English communication skills preferred.

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.

Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive 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,