Senior Category Manager

Senior Category Manager - Electronics Manufacturing Equipment Join to apply for the Senior Category Manager - Electronics Manufacturing Equipment role at the LEGO Group Direct message the job poster from the LEGO Group. Overview Within CAPEX & MRO procurement we are global responsible for sourcing and defining the global category direction, including supply market intelligence, vendor selection and global contracting. We will drive this through strong and systematic category management on all sub categories (Moulding, Moulds&Moulds Manufacturing, Processing, Packing, HBW, Innovation support and Global MRO). There is a significant value-creation potential in securing excellence and optimizing capital investments. Post purchase it is equally important to monitor the total cost of ownership especially through following maintenance, repair and operations. Sustain Momentum and Making way for balanced growth requires close collaboration across the ecosystem. It\'s no longer just focusing on transparency about today\'s practices or about the footprint of the product, but on what the new value chain should look like as a system and how to get there at the right time with the right ecosystem in order for TLG to further grow. Responsibilities Development of Global Category Sourcing Plan and execution inclusive global suppliers management - End-to-End Value Chain perspective through Category Management Team(s)Responsible for global opportunities, sourcing and consolidation in close collaboration with key stakeholders in E&Q and Operations in general, including Global stakeholder management and KPI execution - Ensure benchmarking and continually market insight to secure we stay ahead of competition Strong collaboration with local teams from other procurement categories ensuring a "One Procurement" team approach to governance and compliance, especially across production site procurement Manage the contract process by acting as the single point of contact (for procurement, legal and finance) to the business stakeholders Supplier management securing a scalable and flexible global supply base, Conduct commercial negotiations and SRM - contracting / negotiations and performance, more over manage suppliers C-level to secure our businesses are developing in the same direction - Be a key player to secure external perspective and leverage TLG strategy Be accountable to all aspects of local / regional / global commercial governance including Code of Conduct, contract and PO compliance - Conduct operational performance review meetings & govern supplier relationships to foster mutual opportunities Qualifications Strategic flair and collaborative person with 3+ years of relevant expertice within procurement, relationship management with strategic suppliers, project management and/or engineering in a international company. Preferably with spend under management of min. 100 mDKK. Experience with CAPEX contract management especially Complex High Speed Automation Equipment and Sub-Assembly. Negotiation skills , experience with large,complex spend. Specialist knowledge within manufacturing equipment especially High Speed Automation Equipment and Sub-Assembly systems Knowledge and experience with Engineering processes 1-2 years leader partnering experience with strategic level – C-level at external suppliers, internal SD level International mobile, expect traveling 20-25 days a year What\u2019s in it for you?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. Equal Opportunity and Safeguarding The LEGO Group is proud to be an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also require Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer. 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. The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in our team. Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children's Rights. Join the LEGO team Just imagine building your dream career. Then make it real. Join the LEGO team today. #J-18808-Ljbffr