We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Supply Chain Manager within our Supply Chain team to help support our Work Furniture business. In our Furniture Components business, we design, manufacture, and distribute a wide range of components and finished products that enhance comfort, motion, and style in upholstered furniture, including recliner mechanisms, seating support systems, and sofa sleeper units. With a global footprint that includes international manufacturing, product development, distribution and sales, we are strategically positioned to support upholstered furniture manufacturers around the world.
Leggett & Platt is North America’s leading independent manufacturer of office furniture components and mechanisms. Our Work Furniture business produces task and finished components, as well as select lines of private-label finished seating. From surface-critical bent tube assemblies and molded plywood components to chair mechanisms, bases, arms, seats, and backs, Work Furniture brings diverse world-class manufacturing capabilities together in the production and assembly of high-quality contract furniture products.
As a Supply Chain Manager, you will have the opportunity to shape the supply chain strategy for our Grand Rapids branch and lead a high-impact procurement team. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by driving cost efficiency, strengthening supplier partnerships, improving inventory performance, and supporting new product development. The team you will be working with is collaborative, improvement-focused, and committed to delivering high-quality results through strong relationships and continuous learning.
So, what will you be doing as a Supply Chain Manager?
• Setting supply chain strategy for procurement, materials management, scheduling, and visual management
• Sourcing, vetting, and qualifying new suppliers
• Leading supplier negotiations and establishing strategic supply agreements
• Driving cost-reduction initiatives and improving supplier performance
• Supporting new product launches with proactive sourcing
• Coordinating with branch leadership and corporate purchasing teams
• Building, coaching, and developing an 8–10 person procurement team
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives using KPIs and data
• Managing key supplier relationships and strengthening vendor partnerships
• Supporting strategic projects across the branch and business unit
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
• 5–10 years of progressive supply chain, procurement, or vendor management experience
• Experience developing and deploying supply chain strategies
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
• Experience leading and developing teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Engineering (preferred)
Things we consider a plus:
• Engineering background
• Experience in the wood or logging industry
• Supplier development and visual management experience
• Proven success driving cost-out initiatives
• Experience vetting vendors and presenting supplier recommendations
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.
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• 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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