Job Description*This position can be filled at the Boston, MA or Richmond, VA site.Play your part in our team successAs LEGO group expands its global manufacturing and distribution footprint in a constantly evolving commercial landscape, our procurement organization is expected to contribute to the delivery of a demanding change agenda across multiple dimensions (cost, service, sustainability and resilience).
The role is a critical Procurement function to help support LEGO® expansion plans and network development globally.
The primary function of this role is to establish strong category and suppliers' relationship management for Contract Logistics /Transport categories spend overall.
The focus of the role is to actively support the implementation of the company strategy through sophisticated Procurement category management and by translating market trends into development opportunities.
Core Responsibilities- Procurement Business Partner for Senior Management in the Regions for yearly Category planning and network development
- Overall Procurement accountability of Transport and Contract Logistics categories in AMS region
- Responsible for developing and secure implementation of Global Procurement Distribution Category strategy irrespective of geographies
- Responsible to secure alignment, global perspective and harmonized approach with regional heads regarding the specific category
- Holds the accountability of the overall Regional (AMS) spend and results
- Acts as global Procurement key account manager for strategic suppliers covering multiple services and entities over multiple geographies and stakeholders
- Leads the planning and execution of Global/Regional strategic sourcing projects - 3 to 10 yrs horizon
Do you have what it takes?- Extensive experience in Procuring Contract Logistics and Transportation services in multinational companies
- Global Procurement category/account management experience: proven record of managing complex and geographically spread accounts
- Strong understanding of Logistics vendor and regional landscape, market trends, contracts and regulations
- Strong competence in developing strategic supply base and effective business relationships models across multiple geographies
- Experience in negotiating complex agreements with industry leaders and develop innovative solutions through partnership
- Ability to effectively communicate, steer and influence at high levels inside the company and with business partners
- Strong leadership, coordination and analytical skills, strategic thinking, ability to work on long term scenarios and multiple projects simultaneously.
CompensationThe salary for this position has a range of $128,542.00 - $192,812.00 based on anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints. The LEGO Group carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to prior experience, skills, expertise, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive remuneration details, inclusive of benefits, will be communicated upon finalisation of the employment offer.
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
What's in it for you? Here are some of what to expect:
FamilyCare Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.
Insurances - All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
Wellbeing - We want you to be your best self, so you'll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based
Colleague Discount - We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.
Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme
Your workplace - When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.
