Be part of the local procurement team of LEGO Manufacturing V irginia.
Are you ready to establish procurement strateg ies and drive initiatives that ensure optimal cost and efficiency in manufacturing operations?
Are you ready to collaborate across the enterprise on transformative procurement strategies and supplier partnerships to mitigate risk and drive excellent supplier performance to support a fast-growing manufacturing organization ?
As the Direct Materials Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for :
Collaborate across other regions and manufacturing sites to l ead end-to-end procurement activities, including supplier selection , negotiations, and contract management.
Conduct cost, capacity, and supplier capability analysis in support of total cost of ownership evaluations to enhance collaboration with regional and global procurement leaders and to drive improved outcomes for the Virigina site.
Play your part in our team succeeding
The Procurement Department plays a crucial role in ensuring the seamless flow of materials vital for manufacturing operations. By strategically sourcing and leading supplier relationships, the department drives cost efficiency, quality assurance, and supply chain reliability. It serves as a vital link between various functions, including Manufacturing across multiple regions , Engineering, Global Procurement, and Finance, fostering collaboration to meet organizational goals.
The Direct Materials Procurement Manager supports the broader organization by leading initiatives that enhance operational performance and drive innovation. Through effective procurement strategies, risk management, and supplier partnerships, the role ensures uninterrupted production and aligns procurement activities with business objectives . This position is integral to achieving cost savings, optimizing supply chains, and supporting sustainable growth across the company.
Do you have what it takes?
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or Operations is preferred . Strong experience managing procurement areas such as raw materials, packaging, processing materials, resins, and manufacturing-related suppliers.
Must Have:
Compensation
The salary for this position has a range of $115,803.00 - $173,705.00 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:
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 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.
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 Children’s 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 Children’s 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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