Senior Procurement Manager

• Location Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

• Job ID 0000017760

• Category Project / Program Management

Job Description

The growing Creative Play Labs team in Boston is looking for a strong procurement manager, who is passionate about creating the next generation of Play technology and engineering! We need a well-seasoned cross functional collaborator to deliver thoughtful recommendations while navigating a complex global market. The person in this role will need to be available late nights and early mornings, as this team's partners are located in Asia and Europe.

Core Responsibilities

• Support and implement the critical initiatives of the Creative Play Labs group.

• Collaborate as part of the project team to support the development to industrialization phase of our manufacturing project.

• Provide expert partner & supplier management, budget management, cost negotiations, process improvements, etc.

• Participate and lead in PFP activities with internal team members including Quality, Process Engineering, Play Engineering, tech continuity teams, strategic sourcing teams, the EMS and external component suppliers to meet cost targets (FCA/FMC).

• Be responsible for the commercial relationship with the supplier and the representative of The LEGO Group to the supplier.

• Support our commitment to Sustainability

Do your part in our team succeeding

The mission of procurement is to ensure global supply base operational excellence while complying to LEGO requirements. This role focuses on supporting the product development of tech components from design to mass production, working with both internal and external partners to deliver the project objectives.

Do you have what it takes?

• 10+ years relevant working experience in procurement, strategic sourcing and project management

• Deep understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes

• Supplier management experience with high quality deliverables in a multinational manufacturing environment,

• Strong negotiation, communication, influencing and problem solving skills with ability to create and manage supplier and stakeholder relationships

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of manufacturing methodologies & processes of SMT and Box built

• Proven experience in EMS cost modeling and cost structure

• Familiar with New Product Introduction (NPI) procurement activities

• Strong knowledge in mechatronics commodities, key players and strategies

• Willingness and ability to travel

New Location Update

This position will initially be based at our LEGO office at either Boylston St or St. James, Back Bay, Boston before moving to a new central Boston office location by the end of 2026. Our hiring teams will discuss this with you during the interview stages.

Hybrid working model

Our workplace enables our LEGO® colleagues to be and do their best at work. Introducing a flexible way of working is a great example of how we live up to our ambition. This 3 day in the office hybrid model will exemplify our People Promise by embracing the different life situations of our colleagues.

Compensation

The salary for this position has a range of $120,500 - $180,700 based on anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints. The LEGO Group carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to prior experience, skills, expertise, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive remuneration details, inclusive of benefits, will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer.

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Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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 – When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team.

Research shows that women and people from different minority backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you dream of being a part of our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply.

We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to “inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.”

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.

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