Direct Materials Sourcing Strategist — Cost & Supplier

the LEGO Group; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best of Both (3 days on-site & 2 days/

Regional travel

Job summary

LEGO Group in Virginia is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to own the charge in scaling and optimizing the direct material procurement process, collaborating across functions to improve supplier performance and ensure business continuity here at LEGO® Manufacturing Virginia.

You will conduct Materials Requirement Planning, support supplier performance management, risk assessments, and SRM, while driving end-to-end sourcing and cost management initiatives using SAP, Ariba, Oracle, Coupa,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of packaging material procurement, such as corrugated and printed packaging.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to develop relationships across internal and external partners.
• Experience using ERP and procurement systems such as SAP, Ariba, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• High level of proficiency in data analytics using Excel and PowerBI.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Materials Requirement Planning: Execute weekly blanket purchase orders and utilize MRP tools to support production plans.
• Support Supplier Performance Management: Score supplier performance, drive improvements, and ensure supply continuity.
• Conduct Risk Assessments: Map risk exposure, identify bottlenecks, and build mitigation plans for business continuity.
• Support Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Conduct assessments, monitor capacity, and organize performance meetings.
• Support Day-to-Day Operations: Collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders on continuous improvement and respond to non-conformance events.
• Maintain Data and Reporting: Use Coupa, SAP, and PowerBI to establish supplier governance and align KPIs across regions.
• Support End-to-End Sourcing Activities: Engage in bids, negotiations, evaluations, and contract adherence.
• Drive Cost Management and Productivity Initiatives: Evaluate demand vs. supply, identify local supplier options, and deliver cost reductions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Data analytics

Supplier performance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain / Logistics / Operations Management

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Oracle

ERP systems

PowerBI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

LEGO Group in Virginia is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to own the charge in scaling and optimizing the direct material procurement process, collaborating across functions to improve supplier performance and ensure business continuity here at LEGO® Manufacturing Virginia.

You will conduct Materials Requirement Planning, support supplier performance management, risk assessments, and SRM, while driving end-to-end sourcing and cost management initiatives using SAP, Ariba, Oracle, Coupa,