Program Sourcing Buyer; Lakeshore

Leggett & Platt is a leading supplier of residential products. This Program Buyer role supports the Category Manager in executing the category strategy.

• 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 and 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.

• 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%

Compensation:
Salary ranges from $78,000 to $88,000 based on experience.

Benefits:
Great benefits including prescription, dental, optical, a company‑sponsored registered pension plan, optional RRSP, and more!

Equal Employment / Equal Access:
Leggett & Platt, Incorporated, and all its Canadian affiliates value the diversity of skills, knowledge, and perspectives our employees bring to our workplace. We believe the presence in our workforce of individuals with characteristics protected under local human rights legislation, including but not limited to females, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, persons from all faiths and national origins and of all colors, reward us with greater talent, new ideas and unique perspectives.

It is therefore our policy to recruit, hire, promote, transfer, administer benefits and handle all other conditions of employment in a non‑discriminatory manner without discrimination regarding any protected status under local human rights legislation. Our Chief Executive Officer has requested that all of our employees make equal opportunity a priority. We are committed to workplace accessibility and accommodation of persons with disabilities.

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