Category Buyer, Indirect Materials & Services
LEGO Group

Job Description

Join the LEGO Group in Richmond! We need a Category Buyer to lead all of the procurement of indirect materials and services in our growing facility. This will be a good challenge for an experienced buy who is passionate about learning every aspect of a complex and bustling manufacturing floor!

Core Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with suppliers to negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing, ensuring the best possible value for the company.
  
• Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify trends, new products, and potential suppliers that align with the company's needs and strategic goals.
  
• Develop and implement procurement strategies for assigned categories, ensuring alignment with company goals and improving efficiency and value.
  
• Develop and drive cost-saving strategies without compromising on quality, including bulk purchasing, long-term contracts, and alternative sourcing options.
  
• Ensure all purchased products meet our quality standards and comply with regulatory requirements, conducting regular audits and quality checks on suppliers
  
  

Do your part in our team succeeding

The Indirect and Service Procurement Category Buyer plays a crucial role in supporting the local manufacturing plant by collaborating with local stakeholders to meet all indirect purchasing needs essential for the facility's operations. This position focuses on procuring a wide range of facility services and professional services, including janitorial, security, waste management, consulting, and other essential services that ensure the smooth running of the plant. By developing strong relationships with suppliers and negotiating favorable terms, the Category Buyer ensures cost-effective and timely procurement, contributing to the plant's efficiency and productivity. Additionally, the role requires rigorous market analysis and compliance with quality and regulatory standards to maintain high operational standards and support the plant's continuous improvement initiatives.

Do you have what it takes?

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, or a related field.
  
• 4+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, with a focus on indirect and service procurement.
  
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
  
• Proven experience in supplier relationship management.
  
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  
• Knowledge of market analysis and cost optimization strategies.
  
• Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory standards related to procurement.
  
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and local stakeholders.
  
  

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 $87,000 - $130,500 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. 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.

Online Application Accessibility Statement; which is intended for people with disabilities - LEGO systems endeavors to make www.LEGO.com/jobs accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our web site or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the HR Service Desk at 1.860-763-7777, option #3. Please note, these communication channels should be used for those having difficulty accessing our on-line channels, not to inquire about job opportunities.

Just imagine building your dream career.

Then make it real.

Join the LEGO® team today.

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