Associate Strategic Sourcing Manager

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:

• Manage endtoend 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
• Collaboratively develop and recommend category strategies based on internal data market trends forecasts and Mattel Objectives.
• Create presentations and analytics based on operations data and spend for the categories. Identify and recommend savings opportunities.
• 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.
• 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 teams 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 esourcing platform by the team and become a key advocate of the platform.
• Ensure all Global Procurement Logistics legal documents are in Coupa for Europe.
• 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.

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For:

Required Skills:

• Minimum 3 5 years relevant strategic sourcing experience
• BA/BS (Business Finance and or Operations/Supply Chain)
• Proven ability to learn/execute independently
• Superior analytical problem solving and financial modeling skills
• Strong track record in building both internal and external relationships
• Experience working closely with and frequently presenting to senior management
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and interact with employees at all levels.
• Strong ability to influence
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent verbal/written skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Proficient in PowerPoint & Excel
• Fluent in English

Preferred skills:

• CPM or similar certification
• CPG background a plus
• Financial acumen
• Experience developing contract terms with legal
• Working knowledge of Coupa CSO and Contracting Modules
• Experience working closely with and frequently presenting to senior management
• Willingness to travel (position may require up to 10% travel)
• Strong customer service background
• Experience leading/managing a team

Additional Information :

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 performancedriven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing bestinclass 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.

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 FisherPrice 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 worlds 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.

Mattels awardwinning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes Fast Company Newsweek Great Place to Work TIME and more.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime