Procurement Manager

Position: Procurement Manager (12 month contract)
Location: Greater London

## Procurement Manager (12 month contract)
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** Job Description
** We're looking for a dedicated Procurement Manager to join our team! In this role, you'll play a key role in shaping strategic sourcing and fostering collaboration with business partners. This role will be critical in supporting the development of new long-term sourcing strategies, and refining existing strategies to drive efficiencies and growth.
** Core Responsibilities
*** Strategic Sourcing and Stakeholder

Collaboration:

Develop long-term sourcing strategies together with stakeholders, aligned with market insights, partner requirements, and value-add potential across FM&RE.
* Supply Base

Risk Management:

Manage supply-base risk and build business continuity and resiliency to mitigate any disruption to factory, retail, and office locations.
* Global Relationship Management:
Influence and manage strong relationships with global partners, driving collaboration and mutual benefits.
* Sustainability and

Innovation: Help drive the company’s sustainability ambition by partnering across the global supply base and tapping into supplier expertise for innovation and productivity improvements.
* Spend Aggregation and Value Proposition:
Drive global spend aggregation to leverage The LEGO Group’s spending potential and increase the overall value proposition.
* Global Supplier Base Management:
Build and maintain a global supplier base, including contracting, negotiations, relationship building, risk management, and supplier performance across new and existing Operations.
* Data-Driven Insights and

Risk Management:

Leverage advanced analytics and data insights to enhance procurement strategies and manage risks. Use data to anticipate market changes and stakeholder needs, optimizing value and ensuring resilience across FM&RE.
* Occasional Travel:
Travel to LEGO sites as needed to support and enhance procurement activities.
** Play your part in our team succeeding
** Indirect Materials & Services Procurement Organisation spans across multiple areas of spends, covering all ELT areas. IM&S is responsible for procuring Facilities Management & Real Estate, Construction & Energy, IT/Digital, Professional Services and Distribution.

This role is key to delivering the Facility Management and Real Estate strategy, supporting a substantial and intricate global spend area.
** Do you have what it takes
** The ideal candidate has an education in Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, or other related field, and several years of procurement experience gained in multi-national environments.

Moreover, they come with:
* High level of expertise in Facilities category, contract management and tendering processes
* Understanding of global approval processes and the procurement tools used to support these processes
* Strong ability to work across multiple functions and matrixed organisation
* Proactive approach: takes initiatives, recognising and acting on opportunities
* Thrives and contributes effectively in a collaborative team setting
* Experienced with Facility Management operations ideally within Retail, Office, or Attractions environments.
* Knowledgeable in Energy and Utility Management
** Please note that relocation support is not offered for this role.**#LI-RR1

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…