Assoc Manager Global Procurement

**CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER.** It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Associate Manager will be assigned (by Manager) certain Logistics categories, strategies and projects to manage to positive outcomes. This includes assisting in or directly managing the execution of category strategies, cost saving initiatives and global/regional sourcing projects with a focus on Logistics across Mattel. Key Logistics areas include, but are not limited to, inbound transportation, customs, distribution centers/ 3PLs, drayage, outbound transportation and other Logistic supporting services. Additionally, the role supports development of total cost supply chain strategies and partners closely with key Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance and Product Sourcing stakeholders at various management levels.

Key areas of focus:

- Assist or lead global and/or regional cross functional teams driving cost, quality, service, technology, and innovation efficiencies through stakeholder engagement using data and spend analysis
- Manage an end-to-end RFI/ RFPs spanning from creation, issuance, and facilitation of the entire process through vendor selection, in collaboration with an Integrated Sourcing Team (IST) to build consensus, resolve conflict, lead and provide guidance on negotiation tactics and planning with vendors, drive project activity through the communication of expectations, creation and enforcement of deliverables, and management of issues/risks
- Create presentations and analytics regarding data and spend for the categories as well as identify savings opportunities.
- Build a general understanding of the market trends for your categories and leverage that understanding to determine potential sources and capabilities of suppliers while informing key internal stakeholders.
- Oversee the contracting process and supplier negotiations to ensure cost savings targets are achieved and internal stakeholder requirements are incorporated in all new agreements.
- Partner with Finance and Logistics teams to accurately forecast annual category spend, align critical cost assumptions, and reconcile actual spend against financial targets
- Develop and lead supplier relationship management efforts focusing on the top strategic suppliers which require engagement with senior management at Mattel and third party organizations
- Share best practices with the Global Procurement Logistics team’s activities to drive synergies and improve effectiveness of the group
- Continually review (individually or by a team member) current contracts to ensure business is protected and identify procurement risks and opportunities
- Drive usage of the Coupa e-sourcing platform by the team and become a key advocate of the platform.
- Ensure all Global Procurement Logistics legal documents are in Coupa for LATAM region.
- Work with Manager to develop and continually update a Logistics Road Map of activities looking forward 3 to 5 years.
- This role is vital to ensuring that Mattel continues to gain momentum towards truly becoming a World Class Strategic Sourcing organization which will drive further operational efficiencies across the globe via sustainable cost discipline and revenue growth platforms
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong track record in building both internal and external relationships
- Experience working closely with and frequently presenting to senior management
- Financial acumen
- Experience developing contract terms with legal
- Strong ability to influence
- Strong project management skills, experience in managing multiple projects at one time
- Excellent verbal/written skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Proficient in Power Point & Excel
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- MBA (Business, Finance, and/or Operations/Supply Chain) and/or a minimum 3 - 5 years of professional experience in the Supply Chain Sector.

**How We Work**

**Our Approach to Flexible Work**:
We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

**Who We Are**

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of th