Associate Manager Indirect Procurement - Marketing and Media

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 fans, entertain audiences 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 Opportunity: 
Mattel is currently seeking an Associate Manager Procurement – Marketing and Media in El Segundo, CA. This role will assist the Senior Manager to manage the strategic sourcing and category management activities associated with the primary Marketing categories below:

• Agency Partners Traditional and Digital agency partners including, but not limited to; Public Relations, Offline and Online Creative, Content Development, Influencer, etc.
• Media: Partners that assist in the development and execution of media plans
• Production: All partners that may be included in the development and execution of traditional and online consumer communications

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Engage with business stakeholders to assist in executing category strategies and support on-going sourcing activities.
• Identify value improvement and costs savings opportunities across spend categories to achieve annual financial targets.
• Assist with analytics that will provide internal business partners with clear insight into cost drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Assist key stakeholders and Procurement Team to execute strategic sourcing initiatives which include but not limited to gathering sourcing requirements, vendor screening, preparing, and conducting RFx’s
• Potential to engage in vendor negotiations, manage supplier relationships, and contract development and execution with guidance and support from Senior Manager.
• Drive a consistent approach towards sourcing process including procure-to-pay, contract management, process and system improvement, and customer service.
• Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with internal stakeholders through active listening and problem solving to gain a position of influence as a trusted advisor.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with suppliers while effectively resolving supplier performance/capability issues to ensure alignment with internal stakeholder expectations and contractual obligations.
• Support adhoc initiatives outside of Corporate Services category as needed.

What We’re Looking For: 

• Minimum 5 years experience Indirect Procurement as an analyst or part of the category management team highly preferred.
• Highly organized
• Demonstrated analytical ability
• Demonstrable ability to see the “big picture” as well as focus on details
• Ability to formulate and communicate strategic goals a plus
• Demonstratable ability to multi task and work in fluid environment
• Demonstrable ability to learn and take feedback
• Knowledge and experience with Coupa S2P system (including CSO) is highly preferred.
• Ability to work independently, is self-motivated, and does not require micromanagement.
• High level of integrity and ethics.
• Key skills/characteristics required:
  • Analytical: Ability to synthesize large volumes of information to derive a variety of strategic scenarios and solutions.
  • Adaptable: Ability to thrive in a multifaceted environment under short timelines and changing priorities
  • Communications: Ability to speak with both internal and external stakeholders enabling the development of strong working relationships
  • Self-Motivating: Driven to understand and learn the processes, vendors and culture of Mattel utilizing all available resources 
  • Customer Focused: Ability to understand needs of internal and external stakeholders. Build and establish trusted relationships that lead to open dialogue and win-win solutions.
  • Impactful & Influential: Effective interpersonal skills to influence and generate buy-in across multiple parties with competing priorities and ambiguity.
  • Team Focused: Collaborative team player willing to make decisions best for the team over individual needs.

The annual base salary range for this position is between $105,600-$130,000.

**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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 the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. 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, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

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