Operations Buyer

Operations Buyer

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Date:Jun 8, 2026

Location: Grand Rapids, MI, US

Company: Leggett & Platt

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for an Operations Buyer within our Supply Chain – Procurement 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 an Operations Buyer, you will have the opportunity to drive purchasing decisions that directly impact production efficiency and cost savings. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by ensuring inventory accuracy, optimizing supplier relationships, and aligning procurement activities with operational goals. The team you will be working with is collaborative, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement. We value analytical thinking, cross-functional teamwork, and a proactive mindset.

So, what will you be doing as an Operations Buyer?

• Initiating purchases of materials and inventory to support production needs

• Managing inventory levels to meet service targets and optimize turns

• Building and maintaining supplier relationships; negotiating terms and resolving disputes

• Analyzing vendor performance and recommending purchasing strategies

• Identifying cost-saving opportunities and supporting continuous improvement

• Monitoring raw material pricing trends to inform negotiations

• Supporting new product development with supplier insights and cost analysis

• Collaborating with Production, Engineering, Quality, IT, and Customer Service teams

• Ensuring compliance with purchasing policies and trade regulations

• Maintaining accurate SKU data in ERP systems (Syteline, Microsoft Office Suite)

• Using ERP/MRP data to forecast and plan future order quantities

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

• 3–5 years of experience in procurement or operations buying

• Strong analytical and mathematical skills

• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Things we consider a plus:

• Experience with Syteline ERP

• Familiarity with supplier scoring and performance metrics

Exposure to cross-functional collaboration in a manufacturing environment

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

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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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