Procurement Senior Manager Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (3 days on-site / 2 days W

Relocation available

Travel opportunities

Job summary

The LEGO Group is seeking a Sr. Procurement Manager Specialist for its Virginia manufacturing site to lead procurement transformation, ensure compliance, scalability, and cost optimization in collaboration with global teams.

You will champion SAP, Power BI, and Coupa implementations, develop procurement KPIs, manage risk, and align with regional and global strategies while supporting greenfield and expansion projects, with a hybrid on-site/remote work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Expertise in procurement process design, implementation, change management, and continuous improvement.
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems, with SAP experience highly preferred.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and global colleagues.
• Excellent analytical skills for developing procurement KPIs and metrics.
• Strong communication skills to act as a subject-matter expert and lead workshops and training.

Responsibilities

• Architect and standardize the LEGO Manufacturing Virginia site procurement process, ensuring compliance, scalability, and effective cost management.
• Drive process excellence and adherence to global standards, policies, and governance frameworks, emphasizing risk mitigation.
• Develop and implement procurement KPIs and metrics to measure performance, support organizational objectives, and optimize costs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and global colleagues to align procurement capabilities with business goals, focusing on risk management.
• Lead the integration of cost savings projects into regional and global forums, supporting financial planning and analysis.
• Act as a subject‑matter expert for procurement systems, championing advancements in SAP, Power BI, and Coupa.
• Support greenfield and factory expansion objectives, ensuring procurement readiness, operational stability, and risk management.

Skills

Procurement process design

Change management

Continuous improvement

ERP systems

SAP

Collaboration

KPIs & analytics

Communication

Workshops & training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Coupa

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready to shape the future of procurement at LEGO® Manufacturing Virginia by driving meaningful change in a dynamic manufacturing environment?

Join the LEGO Group as a Sr. Procurement Manager Specialist and lead the transformation of our Virginia manufacturing site’s procurement process, driving compliance, scalability, and process excellence in collaboration with global teams to ensure long-term organizational resilience, with a strong focus on cost optimization and risk mitigation.

Core Responsibilities

• Architect and standardize the LEGO Manufacturing Virginia site procurement process, ensuring compliance, scalability, and effective cost management.
• Drive process excellence and adherence to global standards, policies, and governance frameworks, emphasizing risk mitigation.
• Develop and implement procurement KPIs and metrics to measure performance, support organizational objectives, and optimize costs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and global colleagues to align procurement capabilities with business goals, focusing on risk management.
• Lead the integration of cost savings projects into regional and global forums, supporting financial planning and analysis.
• Act as a subject‑matter expert for procurement systems, championing advancements in SAP, Power BI, and Coupa.
• Support greenfield and factory expansion objectives, ensuring procurement readiness, operational stability, and risk management.

Play your part in our team succeeding

The Procurement department at LEGO is a pivotal part of the organization, responsible for ensuring efficient and effective sourcing and supply chain management. By integrating global standards and local execution, the department drives innovation and resilience across manufacturing sites. It plays a crucial role in aligning procurement strategies with organizational objectives, fostering collaboration, and mitigating risks.

The Sr. Procurement Manager Specialist supports the broader organization by leading the transformation of procurement processes at the Virginia site. This role enhances compliance, scalability, and business impact, ensuring that procurement activities align with LEGO's growth and sustainability goals. By collaborating with global colleagues and internal stakeholders and building data streams to support seamless integration of cost‑saving initiatives while contributing to the expansion of manufacturing capabilities, ultimately driving long‑term organizational success.

Do you have what it takes?

A Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Industrial Engineering is preferred, especially for candidates with experience in procurement process design and ERP‑enabled processes like SAP. Must have experience in procurement, planning, or supply chain manufacturing, preferably in consumer products, with greenfield or transformation programs.

Must have

• Expertise in procurement process design, implementation, change management, and continuous improvement.
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems, with SAP experience highly preferred.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and global colleagues.
• Excellent analytical skills for developing procurement KPIs and metrics.
• Strong communication skills to act as a subject‑matter expert and lead workshops and training.

Nice to have

• Experience with Power BI and Coupa for procurement analytics and reporting.
• Familiarity with ISO Certification and Responsible Business Practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead productivity project tracking and cost savings initiatives.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to identify procurement‑related risks.
• Experience in hosting workshops and onboarding sessions.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, team‑oriented environment.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

Additional

• Best of Both (3 days on‑site/2 days work from home)
• Relocation will be available
• Some travel may be required

Compensation

The salary for this position has a range of $128,542.00 - $192,812.00 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?

• 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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