Category Buyer

Job DescriptionBring value to yourself and the organization by putting your superpowers to work!This position exists to manage all the commercial aspects with LEGO Suppliers to ensure the supply of Indirect materials and services to LOM on time and with the right level of quality agreed with our internal customers and stakeholders.Main challenges for this position are to manage the Categories needs and strategy in compliance with the local and global processes and engaging Suppliers on performing accordingly while is continuously pursuing value add.This position seeks for Effective & Efficient Category Management locally which will increase productivity, moreover:Improve Compliance (Secure best practice on contracts and processes)Increase Value Add (Address More Spend, Increase visibility / forecasting, include productivity savings)Improve Partner Promise (Be proactive)Core Responsibilities:Do you have what it takes?Bachelor's degree in fields of supply chain, commercial, engineering, or manufacturingMore than 5 years of experience in the Procurement or Sourcing area of a manufacturing company, global companies´ experience is a plus.Advanced negotiation and communication skillsCustomer service and quality orientedHigh ability to do risk assessments and problem solution oriented to good and strategic results.Proactive person, looking for innovation and good team workHigh level of leadership.Strong project/program managementNegotiation courses or certifications.Previous experience in Software Procurement Systems (Coupa as Procure-To-Pay preferable) and SAP.Project Management certifications or specialized trainings within Supply Chain and strong project program management.English fluent levelNote: This position is based at our LEGO Operaciones de Mexico manufacturing factory located in Cienega de Flores, NL This is not a remote position