Senior Procurement Manager - Distribution

the LEGO Group•Boston, MA

3d•$128,542 - $192,812•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for a Senior Procurement Manager specializing in Contract Logistics & Distribution within the LEGO Group. The role is crucial for supporting LEGO's global expansion plans and network development. The primary function is to establish strong category and supplier relationship management for Contract Logistics/Transport categories. The focus is on actively supporting the company strategy through sophisticated Procurement category management and by translating market trends into development opportunities.

Requirements

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.

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