Procurement Manager

Job Description Procurement Manager role at the LEGO Group. If you have experience as a Procurement Manager and are looking to make your next career move, this might be the opportunity to bring your skills and help your team achieve the best results for a great organization within the LEGO Group. The Procurement Category Manager oversees supplier relationships, executes category strategies, and manages end‑to‑end procurement processes, including need analysis, supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, and compliance with Global Procurement Policies. The role leads key commercial negotiations, builds contracts that drive value for the LEGO Group, resolves conflicts, and supports senior leaders on complex or ad‑hoc strategic projects. Core Responsibilities Category & Strategic Sourcing for Direct Materials – develop and execute sourcing plans for direct materials, leveraging market insights to optimize value, reduce risk, and support global category strategies. Supplier & Stakeholder Management – build positive relationships with key suppliers and align cross‑functional collaborators through structured collaboration, performance reviews, and clear critical metrics. Negotiation & Contracting – lead complex, high‑value negotiations and run the full contract lifecycle to secure optimal terms, mitigate risk, and ensure compliance with LEGO Group policies. Project & Organizational Change – drive cross‑functional project execution, define scope and timelines, and support procurement transformation by influencing participants and managing adoption of new processes. Data & Digital Analytics – use advanced analytics to benchmark performance, find opportunities, and provide strategic recommendations that support informed, impactful decisions. Sustainability, Risk & Cost Management – integrate sustainability and compliance into sourcing strategies, proactively mitigate risks, and ensure cost awareness for resilient, responsible procurement outcomes. Qualifications Strong experience in procurement in manufacturing. Bachelor’s degree in international commerce, industrial engineering or equivalent experience with multinational companies or working with international teams. Strong negotiation, strategic thinking and partner‑management skills. Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc); Power BI desired. Advanced communication skills in English and Spanish, verbally and in writing, comfortable presenting complex ideas. What’s in it for you? Family Care Leave – enhanced paid leave options. Insurance – life and disability insurance coverage. Wellbeing – Headspace App and wellbeing initiatives. Colleague Discount – generous discount from day 1. Bonus – reward through bonus scheme when goals are reached and eligible. Your workplace – will be confirmed with you upon joining. EEO & Inclusion The LEGO Group is committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We celebrate families of all kinds and foster an inclusive culture of play where everyone feels safe, valued and belongs. We are committed to children’s rights and wellbeing. Candidates with high engagement with children must undergo Child Safeguarding Background Screening. We conduct drug screening as part of a drug‑free workplace policy to support health and safety. Apply Now Please apply using Google Chrome for an easier process and attach your CV in PDF format. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. If you are interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Just imagine building your dream career. Then make it real. Join the LEGO® team today. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr