Senior Global Category Manager – Construction Procurement

at  LEGO

Main focus for this role will be to develop long-term global sourcing strategies aligned with market insights, partner requirements and value potential for LEGO® Construction portfolio. More specifically you will:

• Drive the organization in continuous improvement through ongoing analysis of lessons learned trending data and adjust strategy/execution accordingly
• Use your high level of expertise in contract management and tendering processes
• Work closely with Operations Team to co-develop future construction roadmap and strategy
• Build and maintain global supplier base - incl. contracting, negotiations, relationship building, risk management and supplier performance
• Tap into supplier expertise for innovation and efficiency improvements and develop deep executive relationships
• Manage supply-base risk and build strong business continuity and resiliency to minimize disruption potential to our factories and office locations
• Influence and manage positive relationships with key partners
• Help drive company’s sustainability ambition through strong influencing and partnering across global supply base
• Achieve and monitor global performance metrics
• Ensure flawless execution of sourcing events globally