• Purchasing Manager

    Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (Wilmington, NC)


    Purchasing Manager

     

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    Date:May 19, 2025

     

    Company: Leggett & Platt

     

    We make life more comfortable.

     

    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.

     

    Learn more about the history of Leggett: https://leggett.com/history

     

    Precision Hydraulic Cylinders

     

    Precision Hydraulic Cylinders is committed to providing comprehensive design, service, and support to OEM’s during all phases of development, testing, and production to ensure smooth integration and superior product performance.

     

    As leading providers of a wide variety of hydraulic cylinders, we operate within a global marketplace. Offering all our OEM clients a customized solution, we pride ourselves on being able to tailor what we do to meet the changing needs of our clients. Whether you need a change in volume or a tighter deadline, we will always do our utmost to get the job done to the highest possible standard.

     

    Learn more about Precision Hydraulic Cylinders: https://phc-global.com/

     

    Purchasing Manager is responsible for the management and administration of purchasing processes with emphasis on maintaining adequate stock levels to support daily production demands. Employ effective logistics coordination to optimize inventory levels and minimize inbound freight costs. Develop, implement and monitor cost controls for production materials and MRO expenses. Liaison with upper management, suppliers and internal customers, as required, to maintain clear communication throughout the supply chain.

    Primary Responsibilities

    • Maintain and manage MRP processing and planning systems

    • Tactical purchasing of materials and components based on MRP output

    • Monitor and track material costs for purchased goods

    • Coordinate logistics activities of inbound materials with freight carriers and PHC receiving department

    • Monitor and report supplier performance monthly

    • Maintain and enhance relationships with suppliers

    • Ensure Purchase Department is ISO compliant

    • Continuously assess and improve purchasing processes by reviewing standards, costs and supplier feedback

    Qualifications

    • Degree qualified or equivalent in a business related field

    • Minimum five years’ experience in a manufacturing environment purchasing role

    • Supervisory experience

    • Strong Excel skills and analytical competence

    • Proficient in a working ERP environment and understanding of MRP

    • Superior verbal and written communication skills

    • Organized and able to effectively manage multiple tasks with appropriate prioritization

     

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    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 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, processes and practices promote equal opportunity for all. Join us!

     

    We welcome and encourage all applicants to apply. We’d love the opportunity to consider you.

     

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