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Overview We are seeking a Commodity Manager - Metallic to join our Purchasing team supporting the Automotive business at Leggett & Platt Automotive. This role focuses on global strategy development, sourcing, and supplier relationship management for metallic components and raw materials within the automotive sector. Responsibilities Lead the development of global procurement strategies for components and raw materials, optimizing yearoveryear improvements in cost, quality, and support of ongoing business and strategic priorities. Partner with crossfunctional leadership to establish mutual goals that align with strategic plans. Develop and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders; secure crossfunctional buyin to commodity strategies, develop comprehensive communication and execution plans. Execute contracts reflecting sourcing initiative results, managing business and supply risks with appropriate legal terms and conditions. Foster performancebased relationships with external suppliers; monitor all risks within the commodity supply base and adapt procurement strategies for mitigation actions. Identify areas of suboptimized cost and value within the commodity, and implement remedial actions. Define and implement a commodity valueoptimization strategy in collaboration with the procurement team (regional procurement, SD, logistics). Support productivity actions for the commodity in regions related to global material spend, evaluate feasibility of productivity ideas and ensure implementation. Consolidate worldwide activities and apply the commodity strategy of the category in the region. Ensure financial commodity tracking on a monthly basis from the regional financial controller input. Qualifications Bachelors degree in finance, technical discipline, or related field. Minimum 5 years of category/commodity management experience with global responsibilities. Manufacturing environment experience; automotive experience preferred. Experience building cost models to understand shouldcost and applying the knowledge to achieve results. Highly analytical with strong communication, interpersonal, written and verbal skills. Highly motivated and able to work in a fastpaced environment. Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and systems database/query capabilities. What to Do Next Apply today and let us 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. If you need assistance completing an application, contact our team at . Our Values Put People First Commitment to safety, care of each other, learning and development, and an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy, and belonging. Do the Right Thing Acting with honesty and integrity, delivering results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth. Do Great WorkTogether Engaging without hierarchy, collaborating as a team, embracing challenges, and working for the good of all. Take Ownership and Raise the Bar Adding value, challenging the status quo, fostering innovative solutions, and embracing change. Our Commitment to You We actively promote an inclusive culture and processes that support equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals even if you do not meet all preferred qualifications. Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility Leggett & Platt, Incorporated, and all Canadian affiliates value diversity of skills, knowledge, and perspectives. We hire, promote, sell, and otherwise interact with all employees without discrimination on the basis of protected status under local human rights legislation, including but not limited to female, minority, disability, veteran, faith, and national origins. We are committed to accessibility and accommodation of persons with disabilities. If you need accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please let us know, and we will provide appropriate support. For more information about how we handle your personal data in connection with our recruiting processes, please refer to the Recruiting Privacy Notice on the ''Privacy Notice'' tab located at Job Details Seniority level: MidSenior level | Employment type: Fulltime | Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain | Location: Lakeshore, Ontario, Canada #J-18808-Ljbffr