Purchasing Manager

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Purchasing Manager to help support our Bedding Products – Drawn Wire group.  As a global-diversified manufacturing company, it’s sometimes hard to explain all the different things we do.  We like to say, “we’re the biggest company no one has ever heard of.”  We are confident you will interact with one of our products in your daily life without knowing it.  Whether it’s the mattress you sleep on, the car you drive, or the furniture you sit on, our high-quality components are there supporting you.  If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

The responsibility of the Purchasing Manager will include collaborating with other departments and leadership to identify and develop needs and requirements for equipment, materials, products, and acceptable substitutions. And assess current material availability; reasonably predicts future availability based on market, delivery methods, and other variables.

So, what will you be doing as Purchasing Manager?

• • Prepare and present market conditions and merchandise cost reports.
• Prepare and process purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Draft, explain, and implement instructions, policies, and procedures for purchasing and contract management.
• Evaluate and approve conditions for issuing and awarding bids.
• Resolve grievances with vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
• Maintain and/or implement purchasing and recordkeeping systems.
• Act as the company's representative in negotiations with suppliers.
• Coordinate removal or disposal of surplus materials.
• Administer the departmental budget.
• Maintain accurate inventory of spare parts and consumables required for preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely availability of critical maintenance parts and materials to support TPM schedules.
• Work with maintenance and operations teams to forecast and procure parts for scheduled PM activities.
• Analyze and negotiate pricing for maintenance-related materials to reduce downtime costs and improve equipment reliability.
• Identify and coordinate the disposal or replacement of obsolete maintenance parts in alignment with TPM standards. 

To be successful in this role, you’ll need: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Understanding of business and management principles.
• Thorough understanding of materials and supplies used in the company.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access all areas of the facility to determine needs.
• May require travel.
• At least three years of experience at manager level in related field required.

Things we consider a plus:

• • Bachelor’s degree

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 demonstrate 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!

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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