What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at Leggett & Platt?
We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Purchasing Agent within our Purchasing team to help support our Machinery business. Did you know we have been revolutionizing the sleep industry since 1883? That’s right! In fact, we hold the original patent on a spiral steel coil bed spring, filed way back in 1885. Since then, we have been an industry leader in guaranteeing you get the best sleep possible. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.
As a Purchasing Agent you will have the opportunity to challenge the status quo. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by driving continuous improvement efforts that will take the team to next level. The team you will be working with is close knit, and values diversity of thought.
At this point, you’re probably thinking, this sounds great, right?! But wait there’s more. We’re proud of the fact that we are strongly rooted in being an inclusive, people-focused organization. Our company culture reflects values like integrity, ownership, and authenticity. We take these to heart, and if you do as well, you’ll fit right in.
So, what will you be doing as a(n) Purchasing Agent?
- Review requisitions to run job requirement reports
- Ensure the timely delivery of all materials needed for meeting production schedules
- Develop methods to reduce overall costs
- Works with production planning on new products and delivery
- Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule
- Seek out cost saving products
- Estimate values according to knowledge of market price
- Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased costs, delivery, product quality or performance and inventories
- Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors and others to determine source of trouble
- Work with vendors on invoice problems
- Expedites delivery of goods to users
- Generate effective communications, good relationships and a positive image with suppliers and coworkers
- Have a clear understanding of all processes involved with the position
- Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformities related to the product, process and/or the system
- Identify, record and communicate any problems relating to product, process and the management system
- Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through designated channels
- Control further processing, delivery or installation of nonconforming product until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected
- Conform to all Quality and Safety requirements and procedures
- Participate in the Continuous Improvement process
- Perform other duties as requested or as deemed appropriate
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- Strong math and computer skills
- Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
- Ability to negotiate with vendors concerning price, delivery and quality
- Able to meet deadlines under adverse and/or fast pace circumstances
- Must be able to manage multiple tasks
- Must have a cooperative attitude, necessary to work effectively with others
- Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions
- 3 years previous experience in purchasing
- Must be detail oriented
- Commitment to Quality Management Systems and Continuous Improvement
- Commitment to L&P Safety and Environmental initiatives
Things we consider a plus
- Previous manufacturing experience.
- Bachelor's degree.
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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