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the LEGO Group · 3 months ago

Senior Procurement Manager (Distribution)

Boston Hub

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $187K/yr

The LEGO Group is expanding its global manufacturing and distribution footprint and is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to support this initiative. The role focuses on establishing strong supplier relationships and implementing the company's procurement strategy for Contract Logistics and Transport categories.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Procurement Business Partner for Senior Management in the Regions for yearly Category planning and network development

Overall Procurement accountability of Transport and Contract Logistics categories in AMS region

Responsible for developing and secure implementation of Global Procurement Distribution Category strategy irrespective of geographies

Responsible to secure alignment, global perspective and harmonized approach with regional heads regarding the specific category

Holds the accountability of the overall Regional (AMS) spend and results

Acts as global Procurement key account manager for strategic suppliers covering multiple services and entities over multiple geographies and stakeholders

Leads the planning and execution of Global/Regional strategic sourcing projects – 3 to 10 yrs horizon

Qualification

Contract Logistics ProcurementTransportation Services ProcurementGlobal Procurement ManagementStrategic SourcingVendor Relationship ManagementAnalytical SkillsNegotiation SkillsLeadership SkillsStrategic ThinkingCommunication Skills

Required

Extensive experience in Procuring Contract Logistics and Transportation services in multinational companies

Global Procurement category/account management experience: proven record of managing complex and geographically spread accounts

Strong understanding of Logistics vendor and regional landscape, market trends, contracts and regulations

Strong competence in developing strategic supply base and effective business relationships models across multiple geographies

Experience in negotiating complex agreements with industry leaders and develop innovative solutions through partnership

Ability to effectively communicate, steer and influence at high levels inside the company and with business partners

Strong leadership, coordination and analytical skills, strategic thinking, ability to work on long term scenarios and multiple projects simultaneously

Benefits

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