Director Procurement - Asia Pacific

We, at Leggett & Platt Incorporated, are searching for a Director Procurement - Asia Pacific  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 Director Procurement - Asia Pacific you will have the opportunity to lead regionally based Purchasing team members, supporting Operations, new program introductions, and the indirect procurement strategies within the region.  The team you will be working with is collaborative and innovative.

POSITION SUMMARY (Objective/Purpose of Position):

The Director - Procurement is accountable to lead regionally based Purchasing team members, supporting Operations, new program introductions, and the indirect procurement strategies within the region. This position also represents the Purchasing organization within the Product Line Business teams.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Represent Procurement in Product Line Business Team(s), acting as a key interface between Procurement and the Product Lines. Ensure Product Line priorities are considered within Procurement strategies, and that Procurement risks, strategies, and initiatives are understood within the Business Team(s).
2. Within the new program scope of activities, insure: the implementation of the category strategies; achievement of all major program deliverables (cost, quality, timing, service, etc.). Manage the team to: prepare and present sourcing committee documentation; execute contracts reflecting the results of sourcing initiatives that adequately manage business and supply risks with appropriate legal terms and conditions. Strong knowledge of region commercial contract law
3. Provide strategic and tactical leadership for LPA indirect material strategies within scope of responsibility; identify areas within the commodity of sub-optimized cost and value, and implement actions to address such areas (MSA, etc.)
4. Accountable to ensure adequate support for Operations and Procurement initiative within the Branches, and within New Program activities
5. Develop and implement industry leading practices, standards, controls, policies, and metrics to effectively and efficiently manage scope of responsibility (if not defined by a global BPT standard).    
6. Lead, inspire, and coach the Program, Operations, and Indirect Procurement teams. Responsible for hiring, retention, and team training & development - ensuring the proper level of procurement competencies
7. Accountable for provide adaquate support to insure the achievement of results within the region (productivity, quality, rationalization, …

Educational requirements, Certifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in a related field (e.g. Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Total Enterprise Procurement , or Technical field). Black Belt certification desired, but not required.

Experience:

Minimum of 10 years experience in Supply Chain or Procurement with a minimum of 5 years direct experience in business/functional improvement roles. Manufacturing experience desired, but not required

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

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