Hybrid Strategic Sourcing Lead, Direct Materials

HBCUNetwork; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Colleague discount

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

LEGO Group in Richmond, VA seeks a Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Direct Material) to own procurement processes, drive cost efficiency, and optimize supplier performance for direct materials supporting manufacturing. The role partners across functions to ensure continuity and scale sourcing activities for production.

You will work in a hybrid setup with travel, using ERP and BI tools to govern supplier performance and align KPIs across regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or Operations Management or equivalent.
• Experience in strategic sourcing and materials planning.
• Experience with supplier performance management and SRM is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute weekly blanket purchase orders and support MRP to back production plans.
• Monitor supplier performance, drive improvements and assure supply continuity.
• Map risk exposure and develop mitigation plans to support business continuity.
• Assess supplier relationships and organize performance meetings.
• Support day-to-day operations with continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain supplier governance using systems like Coupa, SAP and PowerBI.
• Engage in end-to-end sourcing activities including bids, negotiations and contract adherence.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive productivity and cost reductions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Oracle

PowerBI

Coupa

Job description

LEGO Group in Richmond, VA seeks a Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Direct Material) to own procurement processes, drive cost efficiency, and optimize supplier performance for direct materials supporting manufacturing. The role partners across functions to ensure continuity and scale sourcing activities for production.

You will work in a hybrid setup with travel, using ERP and BI tools to govern supplier performance and align KPIs across regions.