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 Team
The Global Supply Chain Organization is a competitive advantage for Mattel. Mattel’s Supply Chain is ever evolving to support the amazing portfolio of Mattel products and is never boring! This position plays a critical role by ensuring that Mattel products are delivered across all continents in the highest service standards and cost-effective conditions. To accomplish this, the position requires developing and owning high level cross functional interactions with key stakeholders and managing strategic partnerships throughout the globe. Additionally, this role will gain exceptional perspective and insight into Mattel’s Supply Chain global network.
The Opportunity
The Associate Manager, Global Procurement is a professional role that reports directly into the Senior Director, Global Procurement.
The Associate Manager will be assigned certain Logistics categories, strategies and projects to manage to positive outcomes. This includes assisting in or directly managing the development 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, distribution centers/ 3PL, 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.
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
What Your Impact Will Be:
1. Manage 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
2. Collaboratively develop and recommend category strategies based on internal data, market trends, forecasts, and Mattel Objectives.
3. Create presentations and analytics based on operations data and spend for the categories. Identify and recommend savings opportunities.
4. Manage the contracting process and supplier negotiations to ensure cost savings targets are achieved and internal stakeholder requirements are incorporated in all new agreements. This includes mentoring Team members on negotiations.
5. Partner with Finance and Logistics teams to accurately forecast annual category spend, align critical cost assumptions, and reconcile actual spend against financial targets
6. 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
7. Share best practices with the Global Procurement Logistics team’s activities to drive synergies and improve effectiveness of the group
8. Continually review (individually or by a team member) current contracts to ensure business is protected and identify procurement risks and opportunities
9. Drive usage of the Coupa e-sourcing platform by the team and become a key advocate of the platform.
10. Ensure all Global Procurement Logistics legal documents are in Coupa for Europe.
11. Work with Sr 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.
What We’re Looking For:
Required Skills:
12. Minimum 3 – 5 years relevant strategic sourcing experience
13. BA/BS (Business, Finance and or Operations/Supply Chain)
14. Proven ability to learn/execute independently
15. Superior analytical, problem solving and financial modeling skills
16. Strong track record in building both internal and external relationships
17. Experience working closely with and frequently presenting to senior management
18. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and interact with employees at all levels.
19. Strong ability to influence
20. Strong project management skills
21. Excellent verbal/written skills
22. Strong negotiation skills
23. Proficient in PowerPoint & Excel
24. Fluent in English
Preferred skills:
25. CPM or similar certification
26. CPG background a plus
27. Financial acumen
28. Experience developing contract terms with legal
29. Working knowledge of Coupa CSO and Contracting Modules
30. Experience working closely with and frequently presenting to senior management
31. Willingness to travel (position may require up to 10% travel)
32. Strong customer service background
33. Experience leading/managing a team
How We Work:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:
34. We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
35. We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
36. We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.