Operations Buyer

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a(n) Insert job title within our Insert department name team to help support our Insert business unit  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, 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.

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1. Position : Operations Buyer

2. Key Responsibilities

-  Conduct sourcing and audits for new raw materials, components, and suppliers

-  Supplier Management

Identify and develop new suppliers, including supply chain risk management

Manage leased assets such as molds and equipment

Oversee comprehensive supplier QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) performance

• Cost Management

Analyze cost structures and develop optimal cost strategies

Plan and execute cost‑down initiatives

• Manage pricing changes, including negotiation and adjustment based on design changes and raw material price fluctuations
• Prepare supplier‑related reports and materials for management review

3. Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher (4‑year degree)

Experience: 7–15 years of relevant work experience

Hands‑on purchasing experience in the automotive industry or automotive parts manufacturing industry (required)

Advanced proficiency in Excel

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings; basic drafting skills

4. Preferred Qualifications

Foreign language skills: English or Chinese proficiency

Experience in global sourcing

Work experience with automotive OEMs or Tier‑1 suppliers

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, 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 & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

UK Benefits Include

• 25 days annual leave increasing to 26 after 5 years
• On site parking
• Pension scheme
• Free coffee
• Phone and laptop

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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