Overview

Sr. Manager, Supplier Development and Training is a key role within LEGO that leads the development of a multi-year supplier capability building strategy focused on sustainability. The role empowers external supply chain partners and internal procurement teams.

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 ensuring “one voice” to the suppliers across LEGO sustainability activities
• Identify opportunities for capability building to improve supplier performance
• Develop supplier communication and training materials partnering with other LEGO functions and leverage existing training platforms where appropriate
• Collaborate with stakeholders to keep training up-to-date and aligned with 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 building needs
• Align and work with Responsible Operations regional teams to train the supply base

What you’ll bring

• Education within BSc/BA, 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 effective training programs for diverse audiences (e.g., onboarding, compliance, continuous improvement)
• Ability to manage training programs from concept to execution, including timelines, budgets, external vendor/agency management and development of impact-driven KPIs
• Ability to work with global suppliers, cultural sensitivity and training adaptability
• Demonstrated expertise in influencing and coaching suppliers to adopt training recommendations and process improvements
• Experience in building, directing, and managing large projects in cross-functional environments and centralized service delivery models
• Ability to enable change across the organization and to enroll and influence others
• Ability to connect with audiences from different functional groups (procurement, HR, learning & development, etc.) and at different levels of responsibility
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, solve problems under pressure and tight timelines, escalate issues as needed, and support leadership with strategic decision-making

Location and relocation

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

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What’s in it for you?

• Family Care Leave – Enhanced paid leave options for important times
• Insurances – Life and disability insurance coverage
• Wellbeing – Resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing, plus opportunities to build community and inspire creativity
• Colleague Discount – Generous colleague discount from day 1
• Bonus – Eligible bonus scheme when goals are reached
• Workplace – Hybrid work policy with an average of 3 days per week in the office; policy discussed during recruitment

Commitment to diversity and protections – LEGO Group is committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. They are also committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing; candidates with high engagement with children may be subject to background screening as a condition of offer.

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