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 tacklig 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.

Additionally, you’ll:

• 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 stake holders; 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 relationship 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 his commodity in regions related to the global material spend, to evaluate the feasibility of the productivity ideas and ensure the implementation

To be successful, you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in 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 negotiatior skills with demonstrated experience in building cost models to understand should cost within specific markets, and how to apply the knowledge to achieve results


• To be highly analytical with solid communication, interpersonal, written and verbal skills as well as to be motivated and able to work in fast-paced environment


• Advanced skills in analytical Excel, Power Point, 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 & process engineering curiosity


• Strong team building and talent growth and development skills

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to 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 require assistance completing an application, please contact our team at [email protected]

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 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!

Germany Benefits Include

• Free coffee, free water


• Phone and laptop


• Flexible working hours


• Mobile work


• Possibility to work part-time


• Company events (e.g. Christmas party, summer party)


• Private pension supplement


• 30 days vacation, option for additional unpaid leave


• Chance to contribute your own ideas

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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