Operations Buyer (m/f/d)

We, at Leggett & Platt Incorporated, are searching for an Operations Buyer (m/f/d) within our Operations 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 an Operations Buyer (m/f/d) you will have the opportunity to make a difference for the plant in Wevelgem. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by closing smart agreements with many suppliers. The team you will be working with is very diverse and continuously raises the bar.

Additionally, you’ll:

• Implement regional indirect procurement contracts within the assigned plant and manage all indirect purchases not covered by regional agreements
• Oversee commercial activities, including negotiation and implementation, related to engineering changes impacting serial production parts after Phase 5 sign off
• Support Category Management in executing Commodity strategies and productivity initiatives
• Manage supplier performance in coordination with the Commodity Manager, focusing on quality, cost, and deliver
• Provide procurement input for the plant's Supplier Scorecard
• Serve as the plant's first escalation point for issues involving external suppliers
• Maintain accurate serial pricing in the plant ERP system, including initiating and monitoring price updates throughout the product lifecycle

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

• Successfully completed technical or business degree with a strong technical understanding or an equivalent education

• 1-3 years of professional experience in international procurement and technical products in a manufacturing environment, ideally in the automotive industry
• Customer focused mindset with strong adherence to deadlines
• Strong communication and negotiation skills and the ability to work under pressure with a solution oriented, result-driven approach
• Basic understanding of commercial contract law and manufacturing processes as well as the ability to interpret and analyze CBDs
• Foundational knowledge of ISO 9001; IATF 16949, and VDA 6.3 processes would be a plus
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Business Intelligence tools
• Fluency in English and Dutch; additional languages are an asset

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 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, processes and practices promote equal opportunity for all. Join us!

Belgium Benefits Include:

• Hospitalization insurance
• Group insurance
• Phone and laptop
• Meal vouchers
• 20 vacation days + 9 additional ADV days
• Annual salary calculated on 14.07 months instead of 13.92

We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply. We’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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