Program Buyer/Automotive

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Date: Dec 17, 2024

Location: Troy, MI, US

Company: Leggett & Platt

We at Leggett & Platt Automotive are looking for a Program Buyer to join our growing Automotive Team at our facility in Troy, MI. We are a multi-billion-dollar globally diversified company that designs and manufactures various engineered components and products. Our growing automotive business unit, which exceeds one billion dollars in sales, is comprised of four main product segments with operations on three continents. Our customers include OEM and Tier 1 automotive companies.

 

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting manufacturing requirements by delivering, maintaining, and improving equipment and processes.

So, what will you be doing as a Program Buyer?

 

  • Executing the category strategy within the program perimeter, at the direction of the Category Manager(s).
  • Achieving all major program deliverables (cost, quality, timing, service, etc.)
  • Preparing and presenting sourcing committee documentation, to be validated and approved by the Sourcing Committee.
  • Executing contracts reflecting the results of sourcing initiatives that adequately manage business and supply risks with appropriate legal terms and conditions.
  • Managing the interface between the Program and the Suppliers; work with Category management to integrate suppliers as early as possible in the program. Work with selected suppliers to propose design / cost improvement ideas to benefit the program.
  • Managing cost and timing during the product development, in conjunction with Supplier Development.
  • Providing the necessary support, information, and updates to the program core team.

 

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

 

  • Successfully completed technical or business degree with a strong technical understanding or an equivalent education.
  • First professional experience in international procurement and technical products in the automotive industry.
  • Good communication ability and excellent negotiation skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and pronounced solution orientation as well as in global teams across different departments.
  • Fluency in English is mandatory, additional languages are preferable (e.g. local language).
  • Good Excel and Power Point skills as well as experience in Business Intelligence-Software.
  • Willingness for international travel and intercultural understanding - Global Mindset.
  • Basic knowledge of commercial contract law.
  • Customer-oriented thinking and acting as well as high adherence to timelines.
  • Understanding of the processes according to ISO 9001 / IATF 16949, VDA 6.3.
  • Broad knowledge of manufacturing processes and experience in interpreting and analyzing a CBD.
  • Someone who is able and willing to source a newly developed product.

 

Travel Requirements: about 20%

Reasons You’ll Love It Here

 

Our benefits may vary slightly from one location to the next, but what you will find, is that we offer: medical, dental, and vision insurance; as well as paid vacation, paid personal time, and various opportunities to give back to your local community.  One convenient fact about our medical plan, is that we offer tele-visits, so you don’t have to leave the comfort of your home when you are feeling under the weather!  We also strongly encourage and provide opportunities for learning and professional development.  Our Learning & Development team has put together in-house training on subjects like front-line supervisor essentials, how to manage conflict in the workplace, and many others.

 

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.

 

Our Commitment to You

 

We’re proud of the fact that we are strongly rooted in being an inclusive, people-focused organization.  Our company culture reflects values like integrity, ownership, and authenticity. We take these to heart, and if you do as well, you’ll fit right in.

 

Leggett & Platt Inc. is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.  In keeping with our commitment, Leggett & Platt Inc. will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

 

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