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Sr. Vendor Management Specialist - IT Procurement

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Date:Oct 10, 2025

Company: Leggett & Platt

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Sr. Vendor Management Specialist within our global IT department team to help lead negotiations and manage contracts. 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 a Sr. Vendor Management Specialist you will have the opportunity to secure cost-effective agreements, maintain compliance, and strengthen vendor relationships while working closely with the legal team and IT partners.

So, what will you be doing as a Sr. Vendor Management Specialist?

+ Vendor Negotiations – Lead high-impact discussions to secure favorable pricing, terms, and service-level agreements.

+ Legal Collaboration – Partner with the legal department to ensure contracts align with company policies, regulatory standards, and risk mitigation strategies.

+ Contract Management – Oversee vendor contracts from initiation to renewal, ensuring adherence to terms and performance expectations.

+ Risk & Compliance – Assess vendor risks, monitor adherence to IT security protocols, and enforce contractual obligations.

+ Budgeting – Track and manage IT vendor budget independently.

+ Stakeholder Engagement – Work with IT leadership to align vendor agreements with business objectives and operational needs.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

+ Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, or related fields.

+ Minimum 5+ years of vendor management experience, with extensive expertise in contract negotiation.

+ Negotiation & Legal Acumen: Strong understanding of IT procurement, contract law, and regulatory compliance.

+ Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess vendor agreements, minimize risks, and drive cost-effective solutions.

+ Communication & Leadership: Excellent interpersonal skills to engage vendors, legal teams, and internal stakeholders effectively. Able to work independently to accomplish contractual and pricing targets, with guidance in only the most complex situations.

Things we consider a plus:

+ Extensive experience working with IT contract frameworks and SLAs.

+ Extensive experience with large Global IT Vendors (i.e. Microsoft, ServiceNow, SAP)

+ Familiarity with cloud vendor agreements (Azure, AWS, SaaS solutions).

+ Certifications in procurement, Project Management, ITIL, or contract management.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer

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