Commodity Manager - Metallic

Brio Energy; Lakeshore; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Company pension plan

RRSP option

Job summary

Leggett & Platt Inc. is seeking a Commodity Manager within the Purchasing team to drive global strategy development, deployment and execution for automotive-related materials. You will develop plans to deliver the lowest total cost for externally sourced production material and foster strong supplier partnerships.

You will report to the Global Category Manager and collaborate with internal stakeholders to secure cross-functional buy-in, monitor risks and ensure timely execution across regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in financial or technical discipline is required; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years in a category/commodity management position with global responsibilities.
• Experience in a Manufacturing environment; automotive experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build cost models to understand should-cost and apply findings.
• Highly analytical with strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and systems/database querying.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of global commodity strategies for assigned components and/or raw materials, ensuring year-over-year improvements in cost and quality.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders; secure cross-functional buy-in and execute plans.
• Execute contracts reflecting sourcing initiatives and managing risks with appropriate terms.
• Foster performance-based relationships with external suppliers and monitor risks in the supply base.
• Consolidate global commodity activities and ensure consistent implementation across regions.
• Support regional productivity actions related to the commodity based on global material spend.
• Ensure accurate monthly tracking and reporting of commodity productivity actions.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Systems Database/Query Capability

Analytical thinking

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Team building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in financial or technical discipline

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PowerPoint

SQL/Database queries

Job description

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Leggett & Platt’s overall mission is a commitment to enhance lives - by delivering quality products, offering empowering and rewarding careers, and doing our part in bringing about a better future.

Leggett & Platt’s inventive heritage and leadership in the residential products industry span more than 130 years. As The Components People, we are the leading supplier of a wide range of products and components for all areas of life, including mattress springs and carpet cushion, as well as bedding machinery and erosion-control products.

From aerospace tubing and fabricated assemblies to flooring underlayment and carpet cushion, Leggett & Platt has divisions that design, manufacture, and sell a variety of products. Our reliable product development and launch capability, coupled with our global footprint, make us a trusted partner for customers in the aerospace, hydraulic cylinders, flooring, textile, and geo components industries.

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Commodity Manager within our Purchasing 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? Our automotive products fall into four primary groups: Seating and Lumbar support, Wireless Charging, Motors and Actuators, and Mechanical Cables. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

In this role, you will report to the Global Category Manager and will be responsible for global strategy development, deployment and execution. You will be responsible for developing comprehensive plans that deliver the lowest overall total cost of externally sourced production material. You will also ensure that mutually beneficial relationships are developed and maintained with Leggett & Platt supply partners.

What will you be doing as a Commodity Manager?

• Lead the development of global commodity strategies for assigned components and/or raw materials, ensuring year-over-year improvements in cost and quality and alignment with business and strategic priorities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders; secure cross-functional buy-in to commodity strategies, and develop comprehensive communication and execution plans.
• Execute contracts that reflect the results of sourcing initiatives that adequately manage business and supply risks with appropriate legal terms and conditions.
• Foster performance-based relationships with external suppliers; monitor all risks within the commodity supply base and adapt commodity strategies to mitigate those risks.
• Consolidate global commodity activities and ensure consistent implementation of the commodity strategy across all regions.
• Support regional productivity actions related to the commodity based on global material spend; evaluate the feasibility of productivity ideas and ensure their implementation.
• Ensure accurate monthly tracking and reporting of commodity productivity actions.

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

• Bachelor’s Degree in financial or technical discipline, Master preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years in a category/commodity management position, or related experience, with global responsibilities.
• 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.
• Highly analytical with solid communication, interpersonal, written and verbal skills.
• Highly motivated and able to work in fast-paced environment.
• Advanced skills in Excel, Power Point, and Systems Database/Query Capability.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication and training skills.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Strong team building and talent growth and development skills.

Compensation:

Salary ranges from $95,000 to $118,700 based on experience.

• In addition, we offer Great benefits including prescription, dental, optical, a company sponsored registered pension plan, optional RRSP, and more!

Our Values

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