Category Manager

We, at Leggett Dynamics, are searching for a Category Manager within our Engineering team.  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. 

POSITION SUMMARY

• Lead, inspire and coach the category team.
• Lead the development of global category strategies for components and/or raw materials (with Commodity), optimizing year-over-year improvements in cost, quality, while supporting ongoing business and strategic priorities.
• Partner with cross-functional leadership to establish mutual goals that align
  with strategic plans.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key internal stake holder
• Secure cross functional buy in to the Commodity strategies, developing comprehensive communication and execution plans.
• Execute contracts reflecting the results of sourcing initiatives that adequately manage business and supply risks with appropriate legal terms and conditions.
• Foster performance-based relationship with external suppliers;
  monitor all risks within the commodity supply base; adapt the procurement strategies for mitigation actions.
• Track and forecast regional/global commodity markets impacting the Category. On a monthly basis, provide input to Sales for commodity changes.
• Identify areas within the commodity of sub-optimized cost and value and implement actions to address such areas.
• Defines & implement a Commodity Value Optimization strategy in collaboration with procurement team (Regional procurement / SD / Logistic).
• In charge to support productivity actions of the commodity in regions related to the global material spend, to evaluate the feasibility of the productivity ideas and ensure the implementation.
• Ensure the financial tracking of this category on monthly basis. Develops and implements strategies to attract highly skilled and engaged team members.
• Encourage investment in skills, the evolution of capabilities and harvesting of the right competencies and talent for the function.
  EXPERIENCE  
• Bachelor's Degree in relevant engineering field (STEM)
• Proven leadership skills. Capable to lead a global team.

• Minimum of 10 years in a Category/commodity management position, or related experience, with global responsibilities.  Experience with resins and plastic components is a plus
• Experience in a Manufacturing environment, Automotive experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in building cost models to understand should cost, and how to apply the knowledge to achieve results.

Travel Required:

• • Up to 40%

What to Do Next

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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 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 Dynamics, a business unit of Leggett & Platt, Incorporated, 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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