Job Description

Join our procurement team at LEGO as the Strategic Sourcing Specialist for Indirect Materials & Services (IM&S) a professional-level role responsible for supporting sourcing contracting and supplier relationship activities across non-production categories crucial to our U.S. operations. IM&S includes office supplies IT equipment and services professional services facilities management travel and other indirect categories that enable efficient business operations.

Core Responsibilities

In the role of Category Buyer IM&S your responsibilities will include:

• Category & Strategy Support: Support the development and execution of category strategies for IM&S in alignment with procurement frameworks. Conduct market research and benchmarking to provide input into sourcing decisions and supplier selection. Support opportunities for efficiency savings and supplier innovation.
  

• Procurement Execution: Lead day-to-day procurement processes including requirements gathering supplier evaluation negotiation support and contracting. Process purchase orders assist in supplier onboarding and following policies and standards. Participate in tactical negotiations with counsel applying foundational negotiation skills. Enforce procurement policies with stakeholders and suppliers to ensure compliance and alignment with company standards.
  

• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Act as a point of contact for assigned suppliers evaluating performance against cost quality and service expectations. Support supplier performance reviews and contribute to problem resolution and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with suppliers to ensure reliable delivery and alignment with business needs.
  

• Collaboration: Work closely with IT HR Finance Facilities and other internal contributors to understand requirements. Communicate optimally to align sourcing activities with business objectives. Seek mentorship from senior colleagues or leadership on sophisticated issues while building confidence in independent decision-making. Act as a guide and first line of support for business partners navigating the procurement environment.
  

• Value Innovation & Compliance: Contribute to cost tracking reporting and analysis to support budgeting and transparency. Apply procurement systems and digital tools for day-to-day activities while seeking opportunities to build sophisticated capability. Support sustainability compliance and responsible sourcing practices in line with company standards.
  

Play Your Part in Our Teams Success

You will participate in category strategy development while ensuring effective procurement execution. This role requires strong self-leadership a learning approach and curiosity to develop expertise in procurement practices. You will partner with business collaborators to deliver competitive sourcing supplier reliability and compliance with procurement policies making a significant impact on the overall efficiency of our operations.

Do you have what it takes

We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:

• Procurement or sourcing experience ideally in indirect categories

• Familiarity with procurement practices covering sourcing contracting and supplier coordination

• Basic negotiation skills with potential to develop into more sophisticated negotiations

• Analytical approach with curiosity to learn and problem-solve

• Proficiency in ERP/procurement systems (SAP Ariba or similar) is a plus.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills open to feedback and collaboration

Additional

• Were pleased to share that we offer a hybrid working week arrangement calledBest of Both requiring 3 days in the office location and 2 days from home.

• Some international travel up to two times a year for Global Forums.

• No Relocation will be offered for this position

Compensation

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 are some of what to expect:

FamilyCareLeave 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 youll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based

ColleagueDiscount 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

Your 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.

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 seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex gender identity or expression race/ethnicity national origin sexual orientation disability age religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team.

We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.

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.

We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.

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