Sr. Manager, Supplier Development & Training – LEGO Group

The LEGO Group is seeking a Sr. Manager, Supplier Development and Training to lead a multi-year supplier capability building strategy focused on sustainability, empowering both external supply chain partners and internal procurement teams.

Overview

The Sustainable Sourcing team is a global function within the Global Procurement organization. The team advances LEGO Group’s ESG agenda by driving supplier sustainability performance and aligns with Corporate Sustainability, Responsible Operations, and other functions to deliver long-term value.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development and deployment of an integrated, multi-year sustainability capability building strategy for external supply chain partners and internal LEGO procurement team members
• Integrate existing supplier sustainability training to provide a single, consistent message to suppliers
• Identify opportunities for capability building to drive supplier performance
• Develop supplier communication and training materials in partnership with other LEGO functions, leveraging existing training platforms and approaches where appropriate
• Collaborate with stakeholders to continuously update and improve training to meet regulatory and stakeholder expectations
• Proactively identify gaps in supplier performance and align training strategies with supply chain priorities
• Partner with Corporate Sustainability, Responsible Operations and other teams to enhance existing supplier training and identify future capability needs
• Align with Responsible Operations region teams to train the supplier base

Qualifications

• Education in BSc/BA or MSc/MBA in Sustainability, Business or related field preferred
• Proven experience in supply chain, procurement, quality or sustainability roles
• Experience in designing, developing, and deploying training programs for diverse audiences (onboarding, compliance, continuous improvement)
• Ability to manage training programs from concept to execution, including timelines, budgets, external vendor management and KPI development
• Ability to work with global suppliers with sensitivity to cultural differences and training adaptability
• Demonstrated expertise in influencing and coaching suppliers to adopt training recommendations and process improvements
• Experience in leading large projects in cross-functional environments and centralized service delivery models
• Ability to enable change, enroll and influence others
• Ability to connect with audiences from different functional groups and levels of responsibility
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, solve problems under pressure, escalate issues as needed, and support leadership with strategic decision-making

Location and Work Arrangements

The position is based in Billund, DK or London, UK. Relocation support is not offered for this role.

What’s in it for you?

• Family Care Leave – enhanced paid leave options
• Insurances – life and disability insurance coverage
• Wellbeing – resources and benefits for physical and mental wellbeing, community building and creativity
• Colleague Discount – generous colleague discounts from day 1
• Bonus – eligibility for performance-based bonus where applicable
• Workplace – hybrid policy with an average of 3 days per week in the office

The LEGO Group is committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds. The company also adheres to Child Safeguarding Background Screening for roles with high engagement with children.

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