Strategic Direct Materials Sourcing Lead

LEGO Gruppe; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Care Leave

Life and disability insurance

Wellbeing initiatives

Colleague discount

Bonus program

Hybrid work policy (3 days in office)

Job summary

LEGO Group is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to optimize direct material procurement, drive supplier performance, and collaborate across functions to ensure supply continuity at LEGO Manufacturing Virginia.

You will use ERP platforms like SAP/Ariba, perform MRP tasks, and push cost-saving initiatives while aligning across regions to deliver measurable business impact and enhanced production reliability.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Operations Management.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, materials planning, procurement processes, and supplier performance management.
• Experience with ERP/procurement systems (SAP, Ariba, Oracle) and data analytics (Excel, Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing across Direct Materials to optimize cost and continuity.
• Conduct MRP activities, blanket orders, and supplier performance reviews.
• Assess risks, develop mitigation plans, and support supplier relationships.
• Collaborate across functions to drive continuous improvement and cost reductions.
• Maintain supplier governance using PowerBI and ERP data.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Materials planning

Supplier performance management

Data analysis (Excel/PowerBI)

Bid/negotiation

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Oracle

PowerBI

Coupa

Job description

LEGO Group is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to optimize direct material procurement, drive supplier performance, and collaborate across functions to ensure supply continuity at LEGO Manufacturing Virginia.

You will use ERP platforms like SAP/Ariba, perform MRP tasks, and push cost-saving initiatives while aligning across regions to deliver measurable business impact and enhanced production reliability.