Commodity Manager

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Commodity Manager within our Global Supply Chain Procurement team to help support our business.  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 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, the plane you fly on, 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.

As a Commodity Manager you will have the opportunity to work with multiple business units.  Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by providing recommendations on cost-saving strategies.  The team you will be working with is cohesive, collaborative, and values the diversity of a large organization. 

So, what will you be doing as a Commodity Manager?

• Rationalize the supplier base through the solicitation of competitive bids.
• Put together competitive RFQ’s, analyze received quotations, select, or recommend new suppliers.
• Conduct analysis of market conditions and trends and use this information to predict commodity pricing and availability.
• Develop and implement commodity strategies to create an efficient supply chain, leverage spend/volume across multiple business units, and reduce total cost of ownership.
• Develop and negotiate companywide nation/global supply contracts with critical suppliers by working with BU procurement leadership, corporate legal, and suppliers. 
• Analyze the effect that sourcing, and supply decisions have on total business costs (internal and the supply chain).  Ability to evaluate different supply route options e.g. from single part to build package to determine optimum cost route using appropriate evaluation tools.
• Analyze and implement innovative supply opportunities that deliver best total cost of ownership position – part, freight, cost of quality, working capital (payment terms), and inventory.
• Develop and implement cost savings projects and initiatives to meet savings objectives.
• Review and resolve any discrepancies with supplier invoices, grievances, claims, conflicts, product non-conformance or quality issues.
• Provide goods & services projections to key suppliers to ensure product availability.
• Coordinate the exchange of technical information regarding product and product processing with adequate safeguards and confidentiality.
• Participation on cross functional teams to address and resolve problems.
• Support goals and objectives as established by procurement management.
• Experience with the following commodities a plus:
• • Packaging
    • Corrugated
    • Paper/plup
    • Lumber
    • Pallets
    • Ancillary Packaging
  • Film (PP, LLDPE, LDPE, HDPE, Stretch & Shrink film)
  • Small Package Freight FedEx/UPS

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

• BS or BA in Business Administration, Purchasing, or Supply Chain Management
• CPM, CPSM, CSM, or Equivalent Preferred
• 5+ years purchasing
• Operational experience a plus
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in an efficient manner
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work independently and as a member of a team
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Capable of initiating and monitoring projects with limited supervision
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with MS Office
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally 20%

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.

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