Mattel, Inc.and Subsidiaries
Manager, Indirect Procurement
Mattel, Inc.and Subsidiaries, El Segundo, California, United States, 90245
Opportunity
Based in El Segundo, CA, you will manage sourcing execution for your assigned category—Commercial, Tech, People, or Operations—primarily across North America (U.S. and Canada) with exposure to global initiatives and supplier negotiations. Proficiency in additional languages is a plus. You’ll lead sourcing projects above $250K, ensuring cost efficiency, supplier performance, and compliance.
Impact
Lead end-to-end sourcing projects and contract negotiations.
Conduct spend and market analysis to identify savings opportunities.
Partner with stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business goals.
Manage supplier relationships, ensuring service and compliance.
Support regional and global initiatives to harmonize sourcing processes.
Collaborate with Finance and Legal to manage contracts and savings validation.
Maintain accurate data and process discipline within Coupa.
Qualifications
6+ years in procurement or sourcing within your category area.
Proven skills in negotiation, supplier management, and analytics.
Strong Excel and reporting capabilities.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
Experience with Coupa or similar systems preferred.
Bachelor's degree required; certification a plus.
Proficiency in additional languages and international negotiation experience are valued.
Organized, self‑motivated, analytical, collaborative, resilient, customer‑focused, and trusted for integrity and influence.
Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.
Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we welcome all job seekers and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Impact
Lead end-to-end sourcing projects and contract negotiations.
Conduct spend and market analysis to identify savings opportunities.
Partner with stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business goals.
Manage supplier relationships, ensuring service and compliance.
Support regional and global initiatives to harmonize sourcing processes.
Collaborate with Finance and Legal to manage contracts and savings validation.
Maintain accurate data and process discipline within Coupa.
Qualifications
6+ years in procurement or sourcing within your category area.
Proven skills in negotiation, supplier management, and analytics.
Strong Excel and reporting capabilities.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
Experience with Coupa or similar systems preferred.
Bachelor's degree required; certification a plus.
Proficiency in additional languages and international negotiation experience are valued.
Organized, self‑motivated, analytical, collaborative, resilient, customer‑focused, and trusted for integrity and influence.
Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.
Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we welcome all job seekers and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
#J-18808-Ljbffr