Senior Procurement Project Manager -EMS

the LEGO Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the toy industry is seeking a Senior Procurement Project Manager to innovate the next generation of Play Technology. This role involves managing complex procurement projects and collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure operational excellence and alignment with strategic business goals.

Benefits

Enhanced paid family care leave

Life and disability insurance

Mental wellbeing resources

Generous colleague discount

Bonus scheme linked to performance

Qualifications

• Proven working experience in Procurement and Project Management.
• Experience with Supplier Management & Negotiations.
• Familiar with New Product Introduction (NPI) procurement activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Product Development of Tech Components via Supplier Management.
• Manage Stakeholder relationships, Project Planning, and Cost Negotiations.
• Lead in Cost Savings activities with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Thinking

Education

Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

ERP knowledge such as SAP and Oracle

Job description

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Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Procurement Project Lead who is passionate about creating the next generation of Play Technology! We need an experienced cross functional collaborator to deliver thoughtful recommendations while navigating complex scenarios and a wide field of stakeholders. The LEGO Group make huge investments in technology, so this is a great chance to be part of bringing radical new Technology enabled Play to the kids of our world.

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Procurement Project Lead who is passionate about creating the next generation of Play Technology! We need an experienced cross functional collaborator to deliver thoughtful recommendations while navigating complex scenarios and a wide field of stakeholders. The LEGO Group make huge investments in technology, so this is a great chance to be part of bringing radical new Technology enabled Play to the kids of our world.

Play your part in our team succeeding

The Mission of Procurement is to ensure Global Supply Base Operational Excellence while complying to LEGO requirements.

This Role focuses on supporting the Product Development of Tech Components (from Design to Mass Production) via Stakeholder & Supplier Management, Negotiations, Cost/Budget Management and Processes Improvements.

The Role works with both Internal and External Stakeholders to deliver the Project Objectives.

The Incumbent may be called upon to take on Special Projects out of the normal scope of work and implement Strategic Initiatives.

There is NO relocation budget for this role.


Core Responsibilities

Strategic Initiatives Work to Support and Implement the Strategic Initiatives of Category EMS, thereby achieving the PEM Strategic Initiatives.

Procurement Project Leader (PPL)

• In the PPL role, is part of the Project Team to support the “Development Phase - Industrialization Phase” of a Project, more complicated projects including JDMs Engagement Models and Value Engineering projects.
• The PPL is the Ops Representative to the Project Team and will manage the Supplier and Planning, thereby ensuring that Deliverables are met by the Commitment Date.
• This includes Stakeholder & Supplier Management, Project Planning, Budget Management, Cost Negotiations and Process Improvements etc.
  
  
  
  

Technical Project Management Role (TPM) the PPL may be assigned as the TPM for certain projects. In a TPM role, he/she will lead a project team to meet the Strategic goals of the project.

Supplier Management

• May be assigned as a Supplier Key Account Manager.
• As KAM, he/she is responsible for the Commercial Relationship with the supplier and the representative of The LEGO Group to the supplier. This includes Contract Negotiations, Price and Terms Negotiations, Business Review Meetings with the Supplier.
  
  
  
  

Partners for Productivity (PfP) Participate and lead in Pfp (Cost Savings) activities with internal stakeholders (Quality, Process Engineering, Play Engineering, Tech Continuity Teams etc), Strategic Sourcing Teams, the EMS and External Component Suppliers to meet cost targets (FCA/FMC).

Supply Management work with Internal Stakeholders, to manage capacity and to meet Sales Revenue targets.

Sustainability Support the Sustainability goals of The LEGO Group

Do You Have What It Takes

• Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or related disciplines
• Proven working experience in Procurement
• Procurement Project Managment (NPI), Supplier Management & Negotiations
• Project Planning for Complex Box Build Projects
• Strategic Procurement Experience working in the Electronics
• Industry (PCBA & Box Build), Electronics Components and Mechanical Commodities Sourcing
  
  
  
  

Other Critical Skillsets

• Strong Negotiation, Communication and Influencing Skills
• Relationship and Stakeholder Management
• A Self Starter with Initiative and ability to work independently
• Familiar with New Product Introduction (NPI) procurement activities
• Strategic & Analytical thinking abilities
• Proactive and collaborative
  
  
  
  

Nice to Have

• ERP knowledge such as SAP and Oracle
• Experience working with Teams in different Countries and Cultures
• Proficient in the English Language
  
  
  
  

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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 seeks to 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 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.

Just imagine building your dream career.

Then make it real.

Join the LEGO team today.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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