Buyer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. Mattel scores B on the Alion truth index.
This is a Buyer / Senior Buyer Supervisor role in Indirect Procurement within the Global Procurement Team at Mattel. The role offers the opportunity to work with regional and global stakeholders while driving procurement excellence in a world-class manufacturing environment. You will lead sourcing and procurement activities for assigned indirect procurement categories, develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and global procurement policies, and identify, evaluate, negotiate, and manage suppliers to achieve the best value in quality, cost, delivery, service, and sustainability.
Key responsibilities
Lead sourcing and procurement activities for assigned indirect procurement categories
Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives and global procurement policies
Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and manage suppliers to achieve the best value in quality, cost, delivery, service, and sustainability
Lead commercial negotiations including pricing, contracts, payment terms, and long-term supplier agreements
Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, EHS, and Global Procurement teams
Drive cost reduction, Value Engineering (VE), productivity improvement, and risk mitigation projects
Support CAPEX projects and new supplier development initiatives
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, legal requirements, and corporate Code of Conduct
Analyze procurement data and prepare KPI reports to support business decisions
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related fields
5-8 years of procurement experience in a multinational manufacturing environment
Strong background in Strategic Sourcing
Strong background in Supplier Relationship Management
Strong background in Contract Negotiation
Strong background in Cost Optimization
Experience in Indirect Procurement, Engineering Procurement, or CAPEX Purchasing is highly preferred
Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
Good understanding of procurement processes, supplier performance management, and contract management
Excellent project management and stakeholder management skills
Welfare & Benefits
5-day work week (Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
IT equipment provided (PC/Laptop/Headset)
Provident Fund
Social Security
Health Insurance
Group Accident Insurance
Uniform Allowance
Meal Allowance
Company Transportation Service
Annual Bonus
Perfect Attendance Award
Long Service Award
SMART Performance Reward
Matty Reward Program
Training, Seminars & Team Building Activities
Annual Party & Family Day
Attendance Bonus and Other Special Incentives
Location
Mattel Bangkok Limited
Bangpoo Industrial Estate (Export Processing Zone), Samut Prakan
Near BTS Green Line - Kheha Station
Company shuttle service available on major routes:
Sukhumvit
Bangna
Phraeksa
Thepharak
Srinakarin
Kingkaew