Strategic Sourcing Specialist

LEGO • Richmond, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join our procurement team at LEGO® as the Strategic Sourcing Specialist for Indirect Materials & Services (IM&S), a professional-level role responsible for supporting sourcing, contracting, and supplier relationship activities across non-production categories crucial to our U.S. operations. IM&S includes office supplies, IT equipment and services, professional services, facilities management, travel, and other indirect categories that enable efficient business operations. Core Responsibilities In the role of Category Buyer – IM&S, your responsibilities will include: Category & Strategy Support : Support the development and execution of category strategies for IM&S in alignment with procurement frameworks. Conduct market research and benchmarking to provide input into sourcing decisions and supplier selection. Support opportunities for efficiency, savings, and supplier innovation. Procurement Execution : Lead day-to-day procurement processes including requirements gathering, supplier evaluation, negotiation support, and contracting. Process purchase orders, assist in supplier onboarding, and following policies and standards. Participate in tactical negotiations with counsel, applying foundational negotiation skills. Enforce procurement policies with stakeholders and suppliers to ensure compliance and alignment with company standards. Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) : Act as a point of contact for assigned suppliers, evaluating performance against cost, quality, and service expectations. Support supplier performance reviews and contribute to problem resolution and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with suppliers to ensure reliable delivery and alignment with business needs. Collaboration : Work closely with IT, HR, Finance, Facilities, and other internal contributors to understand requirements. Communicate optimally to align sourcing activities with business objectives. Seek mentorship from senior colleagues or leadership on sophisticated issues while building confidence in independent decision-making. Act as a guide and first line of support for business partners navigating the procurement environment. Value, Innovation & Compliance : Contribute to cost tracking, reporting, and analysis to support budgeting and transparency. Apply procurement systems and digital tools for day-to-day activities while seeking opportunities to build sophisticated capability. Support sustainability, compliance, and responsible sourcing practices in line with company standards. Play Your Part in Our Team's Success You will participate in category strategy development while ensuring effective procurement execution. This role requires strong self-leadership, a learning approach, and curiosity to develop expertise in procurement practices. You will partner with business collaborators to deliver competitive sourcing, supplier reliability, and compliance with procurement policies, making a significant impact on the overall efficiency of our operations.

Requirements

• Procurement or sourcing experience, ideally in indirect categories
• Familiarity with procurement practices covering sourcing, contracting, and supplier coordination
• Basic negotiation skills with potential to develop into more sophisticated negotiations
• Analytical approach with curiosity to learn and problem-solve
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, open to feedback and collaboration

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in ERP/procurement systems (SAP, Ariba, or similar) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of category strategies for IM&S in alignment with procurement frameworks.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to provide input into sourcing decisions and supplier selection.
• Support opportunities for efficiency, savings, and supplier innovation.
• Lead day-to-day procurement processes including requirements gathering, supplier evaluation, negotiation support, and contracting.
• Process purchase orders, assist in supplier onboarding, and following policies and standards.
• Participate in tactical negotiations with counsel, applying foundational negotiation skills.
• Enforce procurement policies with stakeholders and suppliers to ensure compliance and alignment with company standards.
• Act as a point of contact for assigned suppliers, evaluating performance against cost, quality, and service expectations.
• Support supplier performance reviews and contribute to problem resolution and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure reliable delivery and alignment with business needs.
• Work closely with IT, HR, Finance, Facilities, and other internal contributors to understand requirements.
• Communicate optimally to align sourcing activities with business objectives.
• Seek mentorship from senior colleagues or leadership on sophisticated issues while building confidence in independent decision-making.
• Act as a guide and first line of support for business partners navigating the procurement environment.
• Contribute to cost tracking, reporting, and analysis to support budgeting and transparency.
• Apply procurement systems and digital tools for day-to-day activities while seeking opportunities to build sophisticated capability.
• Support sustainability, compliance, and responsible sourcing practices in line with company standards.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed