Job Description

Ready to help shape the future of one of the worlds most loved brands Were looking for a Procurement Director to join LEGO Jiaxing Manufacturing.

Youll lead and inspire a team of procurement partnering closely with factory stakeholders and global teams to align procurement strategies with business objectives.

Core Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the procurement organization systems and capabilities to support the growth and operational needs of LEGO Jiaxing Manufacturing.
• Identify local sourcing opportunities and develop a robust local supplier base to ensure supply continuity and cost efficiency.
• Develop lead and manage the procurement team including setting KPIs monitoring performance and building team capabilities.
• Drive cost savings operational efficiency and value creation through effective procurement strategies and supplier management.
• Lead strategic negotiations with key suppliers for long-term agreements using data-driven insights to optimize productivity cost and performance.
• Ensure full compliance with The LEGO Group policies regulatory requirements and internal controls including PO FSC and CoC standards.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes systems and tools to enhance efficiency transparency and effectiveness.
• Embed and execute environmental health and safety policies in all procurement activities.
• Perform additional tasks and special projects as assigned by management.

Play your part in our team succeeding

The Procurement Department at LEGO Jiaxing Manufacturing is a key enabler of operational excellence ensuring the timely cost-effective and compliant supply of materials equipment and services required for smooth factory operations. The team drives value through strategic sourcing supplier relationship management cost savings and continuous process improvement while embedding sustainability environmental and safety practices throughout the supply chain.

The Procurement Director leads this department partnering closely with factory stakeholders and global teams to align procurement strategies with business objectives. This role drives operational efficiency strengthens supplier capabilities mitigates risks and ensures compliance across all procurement activities. It offers a unique opportunity to build a new procurement organization from the ground up and contribute to the successful establishment and growth of LEGO Jiaxing Manufacturing.

Do you have what it takes

• Relevant Education background in Business Finance Engineering or a related discipline with significant experience in procurement supply chain or related functions
• Proven experience in procurement or other relevant supply chain functions with a track record of delivering results.
• High degree of integrity and ethical standards in all business dealings.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience building managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong knowledge of procurement policies sourcing practices supplier risk management business law contracts and negotiation principles and awareness of industry trends.
• Excellent decision-making skills using analysis experience and judgment to make sound and timely decisions.
• Strategic thinking and business acumen able to align procurement strategies with organizational objectives.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills capable of collaborating effectively across cultures and functions.

Nice to have:

• Procurement & Operations Expertise:Experience in lean manufacturing operational procurement or production material management with knowledge of digital procurement tools ERP systems and data analytics platforms.
• Change & Transformation:Ability to thrive in a transforming organization adaptable to change and committed to continuous improvement.
• Global Exposure & Collaboration:Experience in multi-cultural or international environments; facilitates collaboration across plant functions and cross-functional teams.
• Innovation & Problem-Solving:Encourages innovation and promotes creative data-driven problem-solving within the team and across functions.
• Strategic & Risk Awareness:Strategic thinker capable of aligning procurement activities with broader business goals; familiarity with sustainability ESG initiatives risk management and contingency planning.
• Leadership & Professional Development:Strong project management skills self-motivated proactive and ideally with negotiation or contract management certification.

Language Skills:

• English:Advanced (Level 1316 / C1C2) Must be able to read write and communicate effectively with global stakeholders and suppliers.
• Mandarin:Intermediate (Level 1012 / B2) Preferred to read write and communicate with local suppliers and internal teams at the Jiaxing factory.

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 youre interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Whats in it for you

Here is what you can expect:

Family Care 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 our people to feel well and thrive. We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity.

Colleague Discount We know youll 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 youll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.

Workplace - When you join the team youll 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.

Children are our role models. Their curiosity creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group where everyone feels safe valued and they belong.

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeksto encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex gender identity or expression race/ethnicity national origin sexual orientation disability age and religion) to apply for roles in our team.

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Childrens Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Childrens Rights.

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