Procurement Manager

This position oversees supplier relationships, develops and executes category strategies, and manages end-to-end procurement processes. Also builds and negotiates contracts within designated categories, following company policies to generate organizational benefits within the LEGO Group framework. They excel in conflict resolution and manage negotiations with guidance from senior leaders, undertaking ad-hoc projects with senior support.**Core Responsibilities**:- **Category Management**:Develop and implement sourcing plans aligned with organizational objectives. Translate business needs into actionable strategies while managing high-risk, high-spend supplier relationships in compliance with Global Procurement Policies to deliver value within global category frameworks.- **Strategic Sourcing**:Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and internal business requirements to design and execute sourcing strategies that optimize value, reduce risk, and support long-term category goals- **Supplier Relationship Management & Strategic Partnering**:Establish and sustain strategic partnerships with key suppliers. Drive collaboration through supplier relationship management programs, performance reviews, and supplier development initiatives to foster innovation and continuous improvement.- **Stakeholder Management**: Lead regional stakeholder engagement by identifying, influencing, and aligning cross-functional and external partners. Ensure procurement strategies support business goals and track progress through defined KPIs- **Negotiation Skills**:Lead complex, high-value negotiations and manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle. Develop and execute contracts in accordance with LEGO Group policies to secure optimal terms, mitigate risk, and maximize business benefits- **Project Management**:Define and manage detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, and resource allocation. Lead cross-functional teams by fostering collaboration, providing clear direction, and using analytical thinking to solve challenges and drive results- **Innovation**:Develop creative category and supplier engagement strategies using market insights. Identify and adopt emerging procurement technologies and trends to enhance efficiency, value creation, and sustainability.- **Change Management**:Champion procurement transformation by communicating effectively, influencing stakeholders, and managing resistance. Identify risks and design mitigation plans to support successful adoption of new strategies and processes- **Digital Capability for Data Analytics and Business Intelligence**:Conduct continuous benchmarking and category screenings using advanced analytics. Generate insights and provide strategic recommendations that drive savings, cost avoidance, and informed decision-making- **Sustainability & Social Responsibility / Compliance**:Integrate sustainability and social responsibility into sourcing strategies, supplier selection, and contract terms. Ensure regulatory compliance while promoting ethical, transparent, and sustainable procurement practices- **Risk Management**:Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain and procurement risks. Develop and implement contingency plans to ensure operational resilience and protect organizational continuity.- **Cost Transparency**:Analyze and clearly communicate cost structures and drivers to stakeholders. Identify cost-saving opportunities and negotiate transparent, value-driven agreements to enhance procurement effectiveness.**Are you up for the challenge?**- Experience within Procurement processes specially on Indirect Categories.- General understanding of the supply chain within manufacturing environment.- Experience in participating in Projects impacting the Organization within Supply Chain and efficiency areas.- Global and local collaboration environment experience.- SAP and Coupa knowledge is desirable.**What’s in it for you?**Here are some of what to expect:**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 -**You'll find this at the top of this advert and when you join the team, we'll confirm this with you.We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of