At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the development of a unified sustainability strategy and lead supplier engagement programs.
- Company: Join the LEGO Group's Sustainable Sourcing team, focused on global supply chain sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy enhanced Family Care Leave, life insurance, and a generous colleague discount from day one.
- Other info: The role involves collaboration with various functions including Corporate Sustainability and Legal.
- Why this job: Be part of a newly established team driving the LEGO Group’s Environmental, Social, and Governance agenda.
- Qualifications: Requires a decade of experience in supply chain, procurement, or sustainability roles with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Join a dynamic team dedicated to advancing sustainability within the LEGO Group's global supply chain. This role focuses on supporting the development and execution of a unified sustainability strategy that aligns with the company's objectives and business priorities.
Core Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of a unified supply chain sustainability strategy that meets The LEGO Group's sustainability objectives and broader business priorities.
- Develop and implement supply chain sustainability programming focusing on nature impacts (incl. water) and operationalization of circular solutions, innovate with current suppliers and build new capacity, as required.
- Design and lead supplier sustainability engagement program that advances LEGO Group’s Sustainability Strategy in our global supply chain.
- Support the translation of the supply chain sustainability strategy into compelling supplier communication including creative briefs and compelling visual assets to drive supplier adoption and improve performance.
- Develop external (supplier facing) and internal (procurement, executive-level, etc.) communication, dashboards and reports that communicate progress against supply chain sustainability commitments.
- Benchmark industry-leading practices, incorporate emerging sustainability trends into supplier engagement strategies and use data-driven insights to drive adoption.
- Represent the organization in industry groups, and supply chain sustainability-related engagements, as required.
The Sustainable Sourcing team is a global function within the centre-led, functionally driven Global Procurement organisation at the LEGO Group. Fully integrated into the company’s systems and processes, the team connects overall business strategy and requirements with global product categories and regional procurement teams to deliver optimal sourcing outcomes. The Sustainable Sourcing function plays a critical role in advancing the LEGO Group’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) agenda by driving the sustainability performance of the company’s supplier base. The team and their work are embedded in our purpose, strategy, and ways of working, driving long-term value creation and supporting the company’s sustainability goals. This newly established team is structured across the three pillars of ESG Environmental, Social, and Governance and partners closely with other functions within the LEGO Group, including Supply Chain Operations, Procurement teams, Corporate Sustainability, Responsible Operations, Legal, Government Affairs and others.
Do You Have What It Takes
The ideal candidate comes with an education in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Supply Chain Management, Procurement or similar, and they have minimum a decade of proven experience in supply chain, procurement, quality or sustainability roles. Experience in leading supply chain sustainability (incl. environmental, nature impacts, water, circularity), supplier engagement and/or responsible sourcing programs. Demonstrated expertise in influencing and coaching suppliers to improve their sustainability performance. Ability to develop compelling supply chain sustainability narratives that translate complex concepts into clear, engaging, and actionable messages. Advanced visual communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to create executive-ready presentations, dashboards, and reports. Strategic mindset with hands‑on execution skills – comfortable leading both at the project and system level. Strong leadership experience, including the ability to influence without direct authority and drive change across complex stakeholder environments. Effective cross‑functional collaboration and communication skills.
Benefits
- 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 one you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.
- Bonus – When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
- Workplace – Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay. The LEGO Group encourages applicants from all backgrounds (sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age and religion) to apply. The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe and requires Child Safeguarding Background Screening for high‑engagement roles with children.
Senior Manager, Sustainable Sourcing Program Engagement employer: the LEGO Group
The LEGO Group offers a hybrid work policy, allowing flexibility with an average of 3 days in the office. The Sustainable Sourcing team is integral to advancing the company's sustainability goals, ensuring long-term value creation. Employees benefit from comprehensive wellbeing resources and a commitment to equal employment opportunities.