Commodity Manager (m​/f​/d

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Commodity Manager (m/f/d) within our Global Category 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, 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 won’t just manage a commodity – you’ll influence it. You’ll lead global sourcing strategies that shape product innovation, unlock cost competitiveness, and strengthen supply resilience across our portfolio. Your work will directly contribute to how we grow, compete, and win in a fast‑evolving automotive landscape.

You’ll collaborate with a high‑impact, globally connected team that thrives on tackling complex challenges, moving quickly, and turning ideas into results. If you’re driven by ownership, energized by global collaboration, and passionate about making a tangible business impact, this is your opportunity to do just that.

• Lead the development of global procurement strategies for components and/or raw materials (Commodity), optimizing year‑over‑year improvements in cost, quality, and support of ongoing business and strategic priorities.
• Partner with cross‑functional leadership to establish mutual goals that align with strategic plans.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders; secure cross‑functional buy‑in to Commodity strategies, develop comprehensive communication and execution plans.
• Execute contracts reflecting 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; adapt the procurement strategies for mitigation actions.
• Define and implement a Commodity Value Optimization strategy in collaboration with procurement team (Regional procurement / SD / Logistic).
• Be in charge to support productivity actions of the commodity in regions related to the global material spend, evaluate the feasibility of the productivity ideas and ensure the implementation.

• Bachelor’s degree in a financial or technical discipline, Master preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years in a Category/commodity management position, or related experience, with global responsibilities.
• Experience in a Manufacturing environment, Automotive experience preferred.
• Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated experience in building cost models to understand should‑cost within specific markets, and how to apply that knowledge to achieve results.
• Highly analytical with solid communication, interpersonal, written and verbal skills as well as motivation to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Advanced skills in analytical Excel, PowerPoint, AI tools and systems database/query capability.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication and training skills.
• Strong business and financial acumen as well as product and process engineering curiosity.
• Strong team‑building and talent growth and development skills.

• Free coffee and water
• Phone and laptop
• Mobile work
• Possibility to work part‑time
• Company events (e.g., Christmas party, summer party)
• 30 days vacation, option for additional unpaid leave
• Chance to contribute your own ideas