Central Sourcing and Execution Specialist (12 month contract)

Job Description

Join a dynamic team focused on managing the global Request For Quotation (RFQ) process for moulds and mould parts. This role is essential for ensuring effective communication and collaboration with both internal teams and external suppliers!

Core Responsibilities

• Responsible for Request For Quotation (RFQ) to external suppliers of moulds and mould parts on a global platform, and enable that the RFQ process is documented, updated and continuously improved.
• High degree of stakeholder management, both internal and external, to ensure alignment and communication
• Engage in IT system changes and request improvements when relevant, help with testing from end user perspective as well as learning new system features when required.
• It is also expected to contribute to the team in flexibility, team building and development by e.g. prepare and facilitate meetings.
• Being back-up for placing the orders (creating PO’s) and updating data in SAP. Making sure dates are correct etc.
• Power BI being able to understand and use in a daily operation execution
• Handle the daily local planning operations and be the primary contact for customers for the Planning area you are responsible for.

Play your part in our team succeeding

The External Mould Factory is responsible for managing all external suppliers delivering mould designs, mould parts, and complete moulds to LEGO’s global production sites. It forms an integral part of the wider Mould Supply and Technology organization, ensuring that high-quality moulds are delivered on time to support the LEGO moulding production.

A key to the role in securing the sourcing of moulds and mould parts at the right quality, lead time and cost. Success in this role requires balancing the responsibilities of being both a LEGO ambassador and a representative for our collaborators, with a high degree of autonomy and accountability. You will complete, develop and implement, processes, and improvement initiatives, monitor capacity and deliveries, and ensure compliance with LEGO standards and confidentiality requirements.

Do you have what it takes

The ideal candidate has an education in a business-related field or equivalent working experience, and proven experience collaborating with suppliers and customers, with the ability to communicate effectively and constructively challenge at all organizational levels.

Moreover, they come with:

• Strong background in problem solving, collaboration with different departments, and driving process improvements.
• Experience working in a global organization, demonstrating the ability to share knowledge and best practices effectively in both spoken and written English.
• A collaborative teammate with the ability to make sound decisions and deliver results independently when needed.
• Highly structured and meticulous, with a strong focus on quality, delivery, and execution.
• Pragmatic and solution-oriented approach, capable of translating theory into practical, effective outcomes.
• Proficiency in SAP would be beneficial

The position is based in Billund, DK and relocation support is not offered for this role.

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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 is what you can 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 our people to feel well and thrive. We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity.

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.

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.

Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. 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 and religion) to apply for roles in our team.

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.

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