Procurement Director, Systems
Location Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Job ID 0000018578
Category Supply Chain
Job DescriptionThe LEGO Group is seeking a new Procurement Director tohelp enhance it's play experience with new digital components. These digital components introduce The LEGO Group to new competence domains including physical network connectivity, power management, software management and application development.The LEGO Group not only offers you the opportunity to be a part of a company with a very special mission, but you will be at the forefront of defining the future positioning of the the LEGO Group brand in the digital era of the Company versus its customer base i.e. the children. It also presents you with exciting challenges working in a highly collaborative environment alongside talented colleagues which you will have the benefit of learning from.Play your part in our team succeedingThis role sits within Parts External Manufacturing (PEM), within Procurement. PEM's mission is to design/engineer, source, plan and deliver new parts to the LEGO Group in expected quality through global 3rd party design & manufacturing network partners.It is the LEGO Group's ambition to shift more focus to the supplier market where digital modules, systems and components are available (most of them resulting from the consumer electronics industry) which are providing required features and functionalities, proven quality reliability and future cost roadmapping.The access to this new supply base is not limited to component and module suppliers only but extends to design and system houses who can provide reference designs where the negotiation on IP rights derived from patent ownerships, resulting in royalty schemes are very sensitive for the future of the LEGO Group in regards to its digital ambition.Access to these suppliers is critical as it defines the core functionality of the digital play system as well as providing access to future product-technology roadmap and cost roadmaps.Core ResponsibilitiesThe mission of Procurement is to ensure access for the LEGO Group to key component global suppliers in terms of innovative technology and roadmaps with guaranteed scalability and capacity allocation. Component Specification and variance management and lead time management are making the equation towards contracting complete.The role is as such focused on scouting front end technology partners and developing strategic sourcing maps for defined technology clusters in strong cooperation with the internal (and external) development teams.The role sits at the heart of the transformational exercise repositioning the LEGO Group's product technology approach, leading the strategic in-sourcing of digital key designs from the third party supply base,Securing access to the roadmaps of key suppliers, define the success of the LEGO Group Digital System Play as it secures our access to the identified “must have” Digital Play Features and FunctionalitiesThe LEGO Group carries a strong brand platform which enters the digital age. Being at the forefront of the convergence between its physical legacy and its digital ambition is the dream of every builder-engineer….System engineering talent with commercial affinity can extend their consumer electronics expertise in an industry sector with an educational focus.STRATEGIC SOURCING TEAM (SST)
Manage together with Development Leader the strategic sourcing teams (tandem procurement – technology staff) for identified limited number of key components. Take accountability for managing each of these SSTs.
Define the supplier selection strategy, the related key component supplier technology roadmap strategies with each of the teams for final validation to the LEGO Group SST SteerCo team
Lead global contract negotiation covering all aspects (technical, capacity, commercial) with the selected suppliers. Offer the contracts for deployments (and use) in the novelty projects via Statement of Works (see later)
Secure access to Software & System houses, Silicon designs, ISV s, FAE s, and the full eco system of key component suppliers. Understand the complications of IP ownership and contracting, T&C s in these contracts
COMMODITY MANAGEMENT
Work hand-in-hand with the Procurement Director EMS to make jointly strategic decisions for the LEGO Group over the full value chain (how to sustain access to the critical component suppliers after transfer to the EMS factories)
Define cost driven supplier roadmaps for commodity components which are executed via the EMS but supervised by your commodity teams
CATEGORY MANAGEMENT
Bring the Procurement Category Management both into your SST and Commodity teams
Apply segmentation tools over the supply base and define negotiation strategies documented and maintained in your negotiation handbook.
Develop and apply “should costing” methodologies via the above handbook
Drive the Purchasing Pricing Variance and Partner for Productivity monthly reporting for all key component clusters (including budgeting)
Bring the Sustainability Ambition into the key component sourcing domain (scouting, SST, commodity) hereby driving the Live Cycle Assessment concepts contributing to our target realization.
Represent procurement in gates and milestone meetings and beyond in multi functional meetings.
Budget the Component NRE and CAPEX/OPEX for novelty projects and monitor progress via Gates/milestones
Own and manage the department budget as headcount, Opex, components specific Capex investments
Own and manage resilience streams hereby managing the dependency of the overall the LEGO Group revenue from the key component suppliers by deep insight of the supplier nodes in the value chain
Apply the relevant digital tools in the above e.g. Coupa application as procurement tool etc
RELATIONSHIP/ STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
Drive stakeholder management which is, due to its criticality in the the LEGO Group Digital System Play, on high level. Represent P&EM in these discussions
Ensure strong collaboration with the innovation teams and product technology teams which are globally dispersed
Own and drive the regular business review meetings on different level of representation with the supplier: from Top Management Meeting (C level) to Quarterly Business Review Meetings
PEOPLE LEADER
Manage a global and multicultural team with respect for Diversity and Inclusion and attention for capabilities development over high tech (SST s) and cost (Commodity) profiles in your team
Apply the specific the LEGO Group playground leadership concepts where openness is nurtured via Campfires and curiosity/bravery is stimulated via regular Play
Do you have what it takes?
Well developed experience in the capacity of product manager, commercial key account manager in industries like Silicon, Module Design (connectivity modules, MCU s, ….) or Procurement Engineering
Negotiation Skills in areas beyond costing e.g. patent & royalty negotiations, joint development agreements, roadmapping negotiations, software and cloud/edge based maintenance contracts, and other agreements,…
Understanding system houses and contracting specifics of system houses (IP and governance related)
Experienced with front end scouting via International Procurement Expertise Center (internal or external)
Having good understanding of capacity development in supply base
Strong negotiation, communication, influencing and analytical skills with ability to develop & manage supplier and stakeholder relationships on global and senior level
As People Leader being able to develop global teams from different diversity and seniority level
Strong strategic & analytical thinking abilities
Solution and results orientation with proven ability to deliver
Willingness and ability to travel
Additional details for this position
This position will initially be based at 501 Boylston St, Back Bay, before moving to a new office location at 1001 Boylston St by the mid-2025. Our hiring teams will discuss this with you during the interview stages. (Only if your role is in the Boston Hub)
Our workplace enables our LEGO® colleagues to be and do their best at work. Introducing a flexible way of working through a hybrid working model isa great exampleof how we live up to our ambition. This 3-day in the office hybrid working model will exemplify our People Promise by embracing the different life situations of our colleagues.
The salary for this position has a range of $169,279 - $253919 based onanticipatedresponsibilities, 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 comprehensiveremunerationdetails, 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 basedColleague 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 schemeYour 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.Online Application Accessibility Statement; which is intended forpeople 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.