Brio Energy
Category Manager
Brio Energy, Troy, Michigan, United States, 48083
Leggett & Platt’s overall mission is a commitment to enhance lives – by delivering quality products, offering empowering and rewarding careers, and doing our part in bringing about a better future.Leggett & Platt’s inventive heritage and leadership in the residential products industry span more than 130 years. As
The Components People , we are the leading supplier of a wide range of products and components for all areas of life, including mattress springs and carpet cushion, as well as bedding machinery and erosion-control products.Leggett & Platt Automotive is a global provider of wire forms, mechanical control cables, wireless charging, as well as seat lumbar, suspension, bolster, actuator, and motor systems. Our unique competitive advantages give us unmatched insight into the demands of the consumer.Responsibilities
Lead, inspire and coach the category team.Lead the development of global category strategies for components and/or raw materials, optimizing year-over-year improvements in cost and quality while supporting 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 the Commodity strategies, developing 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 procurement strategies for mitigation actions.Track and forecast regional/global commodity markets impacting the Category. On a monthly basis, provide input to Sales for commodity changes.Identify areas within the commodity of sub-optimized cost and value and implement actions to address such areas.Define and implement a Commodity Value Optimization strategy in collaboration with the procurement team.Support productivity actions of the commodity in regions related to global material spend, evaluate the feasibility of productivity ideas and ensure implementation.Ensure the financial tracking of this category on a monthly basis. Develop and implement strategies to attract highly skilled and engaged team members.Encourage investment in skills, the evolution of capabilities and harvesting of the right competencies and talent for the function.Experience
Proven leadership skills. Capable of leading a global team.Minimum of 10 years in a Category/commodity management position or related experience, with global responsibilities. Experience with resins and plastic components is a plus.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.What to Do NextNow 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.Our Values
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.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.Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disability Employer
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The Components People , we are the leading supplier of a wide range of products and components for all areas of life, including mattress springs and carpet cushion, as well as bedding machinery and erosion-control products.Leggett & Platt Automotive is a global provider of wire forms, mechanical control cables, wireless charging, as well as seat lumbar, suspension, bolster, actuator, and motor systems. Our unique competitive advantages give us unmatched insight into the demands of the consumer.Responsibilities
Lead, inspire and coach the category team.Lead the development of global category strategies for components and/or raw materials, optimizing year-over-year improvements in cost and quality while supporting 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 the Commodity strategies, developing 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 procurement strategies for mitigation actions.Track and forecast regional/global commodity markets impacting the Category. On a monthly basis, provide input to Sales for commodity changes.Identify areas within the commodity of sub-optimized cost and value and implement actions to address such areas.Define and implement a Commodity Value Optimization strategy in collaboration with the procurement team.Support productivity actions of the commodity in regions related to global material spend, evaluate the feasibility of productivity ideas and ensure implementation.Ensure the financial tracking of this category on a monthly basis. Develop and implement strategies to attract highly skilled and engaged team members.Encourage investment in skills, the evolution of capabilities and harvesting of the right competencies and talent for the function.Experience
Proven leadership skills. Capable of leading a global team.Minimum of 10 years in a Category/commodity management position or related experience, with global responsibilities. Experience with resins and plastic components is a plus.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.What to Do NextNow 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.Our Values
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.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.Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disability Employer
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