- Full Time
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Leggett & Platt
Sourcing & Supplier Development Manager
Location : Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job Description
We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Sourcing & Supplier Development Manager within our Global Procurement team to help support our business. As a global-diversified manufacturing company, it’s sometimes hard to explain all the different things we do. We like to say, “we’re the biggest company no one has ever heard of.” We are confident you interact with one of our products in your daily life without knowing it. Whether it’s the mattress you sleep on, the car you drive, the plane you fly on, or the furniture you sit on, our high-quality components are there supporting you. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.
As an Sourcing & Supplier Development Manager you will have the opportunity to support sourcing and supplier development activities. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by providing the organization with additional business intelligence, risk mitigation, and quality assurance capabilities. The team you will be working with is knowledgeable, and values relationship building amongst internal and external stakeholders.
So, what will you be doing as a Sourcing & Supplier Development Manager?
- Understand and Implement L&P Global Supply Chain, Sourcing and Supplier Development processes and procedures within India to support L&P Operations globally
- Manage sourcing efforts to support the needs of the various L&P Business Units
- Assess regional market conditions and develop procurement strategies that maximize value to the organization
- Implement, execute, and facilitate L&P Risk mitigation and supplier qualification practices with Indian Suppliers as appropriate. Including: Supplier Assessments, Supplier Agreement Negotiations, Sustainable Sourcing Assessments via Integrity Next, Risk Methods, Financial Risk Analysis, Denied Party Screening, etc.
- Oversee identification, development, and qualification of suppliers within India, working to minimize the Corporations supply chain risks within the region
- Ensure L&P Global Supply Chain Processes and Procedures are understood and appropriately/consistently followed
- Participate and contribute to regular strategic planning activities of the L&P Global Supply Chain Organization
- Contribute ideas to continue to improve L&P Global Supply Chain processes and procedures as opportunities arise
- Facilitate Corrective Action Plans with suppliers as needed
- Participate and lead negotiation of price, legal contracts, supply agreements, payment terms, etc., as necessary
- Support the organization in building strong business relationships with key suppliers
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with the L&P Global Supply Chain team
- Build and maintain strong relationships with all L&P Business Units and Individual Branches with a goal of becoming a trusted advisor and valuable resource to each
- Perform supplier assessments and qualifications in the region to meet L&P Global Supply Chain requirements
- As necessary support recruitment, hiring and on-boarding of additional team members as demand necessitates
- Development and training, work to continuously develop knowledge and skills through educational opportunities, special projects and on the job assignments/opportunities
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- Bachelor’s degree (Business, Engineering or Supply Chain Management preferred)
- Strong bilingual interpersonal skills (fluent verbal and written English/Hindi)
- Excellent communicator with strong organizational skills
- Minimum 8+ years of experience in International Purchasing, Sourcing and/or Supply Chain Management in a structured and compliant multinational corporation environment
- Able and willing to travel as required (up to 70% Domestic/International)
- Self-motivated, highly energetic individual with knowledge of Indian manufacturing strengths and weaknesses (Knowledge and experience working across India a bonus)
- Commitment to Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement
- Team player with a positive attitude, honest and strong ethics practitioner
- Strong project management, strategic thinking, analytical and collaboration 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.
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!
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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