Commodity Manager

Leggett Dynamics; Silao (Ciudad); On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett Dynamics is seeking a Commodity Manager for its Automotive team to drive global commodity strategies and cost-management initiatives. You will report to the Global Category Manager and develop plans to achieve the lowest total cost of externally sourced production materials while fostering strong supplier relationships.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in commodity management with global scope, manufacturing/automotive exposure, and strong analytical, communication, and financial skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in financial or technical discipline; Master preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in a category/commodity management role with global responsibilities.
• Manufacturing experience; automotive experience preferred.
• Experience building cost models and understanding should-cost.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication; strong analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and systems/database/query capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of global commodity strategies for assigned components and materials.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders and secure cross-functional buy-in.
• Execute contracts reflecting sourcing initiatives with appropriate terms.
• Foster performance-based relationships with suppliers and manage supply risks.
• Consolidate global commodity activities and ensure consistent strategy implementation.
• Support regional productivity actions and evaluate feasibility of ideas.
• Ensure monthly tracking and reporting of commodity productivity actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team building

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in financial or technical discipline

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Systems Database/Query

Job description

We, at Leggett Dynamics, are searching for a Commodity Manager within our Automotive 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.

As Commodity Manager, you will be responsible for reporting 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.

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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