Director, Sustainability Integration and Systems
Posted 13 days 11 hours ago by LEGO Gruppe
Join a dynamic team at the forefront of sustainability innovation! The role of Director of Sustainability Integration and Systems is pivotal in shaping the future of procurement at LEGO. With a mission to weave sustainability into every facet of supplier performance management, this position is not just about compliance-it's about leading the charge toward a more sustainable supply chain!
Core Responsibilities Procurement integration- Directs a strategy to integrate sustainability (environmental, social, governance) factors into overall procurement and supplier performance management process ensuring LEGO licence to operate
- Develops tools and processes to incorporate sustainability into supplier lifecycle from supplier selection to onboarding, performance management and responsible exit
- Acts as a coordination point to drive an integrated strategy for supplier sustainability expectations / policies and develops "One Voice" approach to internal LEGO teams and external partners
- Directs the design of Sustainable Sourcing management systems to house supplier sustainability expectations, policies and procedures/SOPs
- Drives strategy to integrate sustainability into procurement decision making (including the development of an integrated supplier expectations, sustainability scorecard, etc.)
- Ensures supplier sustainability performance is managed, captured and communicated across the procurement teams and to the leadership teams through established KPIs, governance processes and regular reporting
- Leads and develops a team of direct reports to advance and operate Sustainable Sourcing management systems and associated risk assessment, data infrastructure and insights to minimize supply chain, regulatory and brand risk
- Manages the Sustainable Sourcing data strategy to meet regulatory compliance and company sustainability strategy and vision
- Identifies opportunities to streamline supply chain ESG compliance processes through digital tools, dashboards, and automation
- Works closely with the LEGO digital team to support the development of a system that serves as the central source of truth for supply chain sustainability data
- Works cross-functionally to prepare internal leadership (incl. KPI development, tracking and reporting) and external, public sustainability reporting with accurate and repeatable data
- Directs the coordination of integrated, repeatable sustainability data insights, analytics and visualization across supplier base to derive actionable insights
- Ensures Sustainable Sourcing processes and data systems meet regulatory requirements and are aligned to industry best-practice
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- Education within BSc/BA, MSc/MBA on Sustainability, Business or other related field preferred
- Over a decade of proven experience working in supply chain, procurement/sourcing function in a multinational organization (potentially as a category leader)
- Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in building, directing, and managing large supply chain / procurement projects
- Experience working on transformation projects
- Proven leadership in cross-functional environments and centralized service delivery models. Proven experience in building, coaching, and leading high-performing teams in a matrixed or global environments
- Proven track record of addressing tactical business problems with strategic solutions
- Ability to enable change across the organization, and to enroll and influence others; ability to communicate technical and project management concepts in business-oriented terms to different audiences including executive/senior management
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, problem solve under pressure and tight timelines, escalate issues as needed, and support leadership with strategic decision-making
- Family Care Leave - Enhanced paid leave options for important times.
- Insurances - Life and disability insurance for protection and peace of mind.
- Wellbeing - Resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing and opportunities to build community and inspire creativity.
- Colleague Discount - Generous discount from day 1.
- Bonus - Eligible employees may participate in a bonus scheme when goals are reached.
- Workplace - Hybrid work policy with an average of 3 days per week in the office; location to be discussed during recruitment.
The LEGO Group is committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and invites applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children's Rights and Child Wellbeing; candidates with high engagement with children may be required to undergo Child Safeguarding Background Screening as a condition of the offer. Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children's Rights. Just imagine building your dream career. Then make it real. Join the LEGO team today.