Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Direct Material)

Are you ready to build something new and make a tangible impact on manufacturing operations through the procurement process

Join us as a Strategic Sourcing Specialist and own the charge in scaling and optimizing the procurement process focused in Direct Material categories collaborating across functions to improve supplier performance and impact business continuity here at LEGO Manufacturing Virginia.

Core Responsibilities:

• Conduct Materials Requirement Planning:Execute weekly blanket purchase orders and utilize MRP tools to support production plans.

• Support Supplier Performance Management:Partner across functions to score supplier performance drive improvements and ensure supply continuity.

• Conduct Risk Assessments:Map risk exposureidentifybottlenecks and build mitigation plans to support business continuity.

• Support Supplier Relationship Management (SRM):Conduct assessmentsmonitorcapacity and organize performance meetings tomaintainhealthy partnerships.

• Support Day-to-Day Operations:Partner with suppliers and stakeholders on continuous improvement projects responding to non-conformance events and service failures.

• Maintain Data and Reporting:Use systems like Coupa SAP andPowerBItoestablishsupplier performance governance and align KPIs across regions.

• Support End-to-End Sourcing Activities:Engage in bids negotiations evaluationsand contract adherence to support a total cost view.

• Drive Cost Management and Productivity Initiatives:Evaluate demand versus supply plans to mitigate material scrap and obsolescenceidentifylocalized supplier options to enhance cost efficiency and engage in supplier partnerships for root cause analysis and cost savings. Implement financial productivity reporting and shop floor control plans to deliver measurable cost reductions and improve outcomes for LEGO Group and Supplier Partners.

Play your part in our team succeeding:

The Procurement Department is integral to our organizations success ensuring that our manufacturing operations run smoothly and efficiently.By leading sourcing contracting and supplier relationships the department plays a vital role inmaintainingoperational continuity and supporting plant expansion projects. It focuses on strategic category management tooptimizecostsand mitigate supply risks thereby contributing to overall businessobjectives.

As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist you will be at the forefront of these efforts aligning procurement activities with operational priorities and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Your role will support the broader organization by ensuring reliable sourcing ofdirect materialsenabling production reliability. By partnering closely with cross-functional teams you will help deliverprocurement strategies that improve manufacturing performance and business continuity.

Do youhavewhat it takes

A bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Logistics Business Operations Management is preferred.Experience instrategic sourcing materials planning procurement processesandsupplier performance management.

Must Have:

• Knowledge of packaging material procurement such as corrugated and printed packaging.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to develop strong relationships across both internal and external partners.

• Experience using ERP and procurement systems such as SAP Ariba Oracle or similar platforms.

• High levelofproficiencyin data analytics using data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel andPowerBI.
  

Nice to Have:

• Supporting manufacturing industrial or production environmentsarestrongly preferred.

• Leading supplier performance programs and procurement process improvement projects is desired.
  

Additional:

• Best of Both (3 days on-site & 2 days from home).

• Regional travelwith some international travel will be.

• No relocation will be available.