Hybrid Strategic Sourcing Specialist — Direct Materials

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

Benefits offered by this job

Family leave

Insurance

Wellbeing programs

Colleague discount

Bonus program

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

The LEGO Group in Virginia is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to scale and optimize direct material procurement. You will drive weekly MRP-driven purchase orders, manage supplier performance, and map risk to ensure production continuity across LEGO Manufacturing Virginia.

Join a cross-functional team focusing on end-to-end sourcing, cost management, and strategic category development. You will work with SAP/Ariba/Oracle, Excel, and PowerBI to deliver governance and KPIs for regional

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Execute weekly blanket purchase orders and support MRP tooling to production plans.
• Collaborate to score supplier performance, drive improvements, and ensure supply continuity.
• Map risk exposure and build mitigation plans to support business continuity.
• Conduct SRM assessments, monitor capacity, and organize performance meetings with suppliers.
• Partner with suppliers and stakeholders on continuous improvement projects and address non-conformance events.
• Establish supplier governance and KPIs using Coupa, SAP, and PowerBI across regions.
• Engage in end-to-end sourcing activities: bids, negotiations, evaluations, and contract adherence.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive productivity through supplier partnerships and data-driven insights.

Skills

Packaging procurement

Analytical skills

ERP systems

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Operations Management

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Oracle

Excel

PowerBI

Job description

The LEGO Group in Virginia is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to scale and optimize direct material procurement. You will drive weekly MRP-driven purchase orders, manage supplier performance, and map risk to ensure production continuity across LEGO Manufacturing Virginia.

Join a cross-functional team focusing on end-to-end sourcing, cost management, and strategic category development. You will work with SAP/Ariba/Oracle, Excel, and PowerBI to deliver governance and KPIs for regional