CAPEX Manager & MRO

Overview

Company: The LEGO Group
Location: Richmond, Virginia, VA
Employment Type: Full Time

The job titled CAPEX Manager & MRO is described as leading the ramp-up of LEGO's plastic injection molding organization. The role focuses on obtaining goods and services essential for operations, with emphasis on direct activities related to molding. The candidate should have manufacturing industry experience, a strong mechanical background, and knowledge of automation to drive procurement processes that optimize value and support operational success.

• Category Management & Strategic Sourcing:
  Develop and implement sourcing plans aligned with organizational objectives. Analyze market trends and supplier capabilities to design strategies that optimize value, reduce risk, and support long-term goals.
• Supplier Relationship Management & Readiness:
  Establish strategic partnerships with key suppliers, ensuring quality and delivery standards. Drive collaboration through supplier management programs to foster innovation and continuous improvement.
• Spare Parts Strategy & Downtime Risk:
  Create strategies for managing spare parts criticality and minimize downtime risks.
• ERP/Procurement Platform Knowledge:
  Utilize systems like SAP, Coupa, etc., to optimize procurement processes and enhance operational efficiency.
• Stakeholder & Negotiation Management:
  Lead stakeholder engagement, align cross-functional partners with business goals, and manage high-value negotiations to secure optimal terms.
• Project Management & Innovation:
  Define and manage project plans, foster collaboration, and adopt emerging technologies to enhance efficiency and sustainability.
• Change &
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Champion procurement transformation, manage resistance, identify risks, and design mitigation plans to support adoption of new strategies.
• Sustainability, Compliance & Cost Transparency:
  Integrate sustainability into sourcing strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, and communicate cost structures to negotiate value-driven agreements.
• Play Your Part in Our Team's Success:
  Oversee supplier relationships, develop and execute category strategies, manage end-to-end procurement processes, handle business request analysis, negotiate pricing and terms, select suppliers, process orders, manage contracts, and maintain supplier relationships. Proactive conflict resolution and negotiation are essential, with guidance from senior leaders.

• Mechanical and Automation Expertise:
  Strong background in mechanical systems and automation from a procurement perspective, essential for scaling the plastic injection molding organization.
• Leadership:
  Initiative, accountability, collaboration, strong communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and constructive feedback skills.
• Strategic Thinking:
  Ability to develop plans aligned with objectives, anticipate industry trends, make data-driven decisions, and optimize resources for long-term success.
• Learning Mindset:
  Pursue leadership development, mentor others, and drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Problem-Solving
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong analytical abilities for procurement and supplier management.

• Hybrid working week: 3 days in office and 2 days from home.
• Travel:
  Domestic and international travel up to 25%.
• Relocation:
  No relocation offered.

The salary range is $ – $, based on responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints. Remuneration details, including benefits, will be communicated upon finalisation of the employment offer.

Benefits and programs include Family Care Leave, life and disability insurance, wellbeing initiatives, Headspace app access, colleague discounts, bonus eligibility, and a hybrid workplace policy. LEGO Group supports equal employment opportunity and equal pay for all applicants. The company emphasizes safeguarding children’s rights and may require a Child Safeguarding Background Screening for roles with high engagement with children. Drug screening is part of the drug-free workplace policy.

Accessibility information and contact details are provided for applicants needing assistance with online applications.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis; however, LEGO reserves the right to amend or withdraw postings at any time. Please apply if interested.