Job Description The growing LEGO team in Boston is looking for a Senior Project Procurement Leader who is passionate about creating the next generation of Play Technology! We need an experienced cross-functional collaborator to deliver thoughtful recommendations while navigating complex scenarios and a wide field of stakeholders. The LEGO Group makes huge investments in technology, so this is a great chance to be part of bringing radical new Technology enabled Play to the kids of our world. 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
- Be the Project Procurement Leader embedded in the Technology Development organization (with report within the procurement organization).
- Collaborate as part of the project team to develop State of the art Technology enabled toys.
- Be the one point of contact on behalf of the project team towards the procurement engineering subject matter experts and the manufacturing organization.
- Participate and lead activities with internal project team members including Quality, Process Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Production and external component suppliers and electronics manufacturing partner, to ensure optimal key component choices and manufacturing set up.
- Drive and own the business engagement model decision with all external partners on behalf of the project.
- Provide expert partner & supplier management, budget management, cost negotiations and drive Statement of work document with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure that a holistic approach is taken, so that Cost, Total Cost of Ownership, Risk, Environmental footprint, Manufacturability and Supply chain setup are concurrently quantified and considered, alongside other aspects of the projects. Do you have what it takes?
- 7+ years relevant working experience in procurement, strategic sourcing and project management.
- Understanding of engineering and electronics manufacturing processes.
- Supplier management experience in a multinational manufacturing environment.
- Strong negotiation, communication, influencing and problem solving skills with ability to create and manage supplier and stakeholder relationships.
- Proven experience in cost modeling and cost structure.
- Familiar with New Product Introduction (NPI) procurement activities.
- Experience within mechatronics products is an advantage.
- Availability late nights and early mornings, as this team's partners are located in Asia and Europe.
- 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. CompensationThe 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. 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. 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. Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children's Rights. #J-18808-Ljbffr