Strategic Sourcing Manager
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:
Global Indirect Procurement at Mattel is seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Strategic Sourcing Manager to drive sourcing execution and category management activities across assigned indirect spend categories. Depending on business needs, the role may support one or more categories of areas, including Commercial, Technology, People, or Operations.
The Strategic Sourcing Manager will partner closely with business stakeholders across North America (U.S. and Canada), while supporting regional and global procurement strategies and initiatives. This role will drive cost optimization, supplier performance, risk mitigation, compliance, and value creation through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, category management, and supplier relationship management.
This position will be based at Mattel Headquarters in El Segundo or at another Mattel office location, as determined by business needs.
What Your Impact Will Be:
- Own and drive category strategies that align with business objectives, procurement priorities, and long-term value creation goals.
- Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives, including business requirements gathering, market analysis, supplier identification, RFx development and execution, commercial negotiations, contract management, and supplier implementation.
- Deliver measurable cost savings, value creation, risk mitigation, and operational improvements across assigned indirect spend categories.
- Serve as the primary procurement partner to business stakeholders, proactively identifying sourcing opportunities and influencing decisions through market intelligence, supplier insights, and category expertise.
- Conduct spend analysis, cost modeling, benchmarking, and financial assessments to support sourcing strategies and business cases.
- Lead cross-functional sourcing teams and drive alignment among stakeholders to ensure projects are executed successfully and deliver expected business outcomes.
- Negotiate commercial agreements and contractual terms that optimize value while protecting Mattel's interests and mitigating risk.
- Own supplier performance management, governance, and relationship development to ensure service excellence, innovation, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Drive implementation of regional and global procurement initiatives, leveraging scale, standardization, and best practices across the organization.
- Drive adherence to procurement policies, processes, procedures, and governance requirements, ensuring compliance with company standards while promoting continuous improvement, operational excellence, and effective use of procurement systems and tools.
- Maintain sourcing pipelines, project tracking, savings reporting, and procurement data within Coupa and other procurement systems.
- Lead Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) activities for strategic suppliers and identify opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and long-term value creation.
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree required; Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Finance, or related field preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or related procurement functions.
- Proven experience leading complex sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations across multiple indirect spend categories.
- Strong knowledge of sourcing methodologies, category management, supplier management, contract negotiations, and procurement best practices.
- Demonstrated analytical and financial skills, including spend analysis, cost modeling, benchmarking, and opportunity assessment.
- Experience influencing and collaborating with stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
- Strong project management, problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making capabilities.
- Experience with Coupa, SAP, or similar procurement and ERP platforms preferred.
- Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
- Thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced, and results-oriented environment, demonstrating accountability, continuous improvement, and the ability to build strong partnerships and influence stakeholders across functions and levels of the organization.
- Self-motivated, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities while delivering business results.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and business acumen.
- Additional language skills and international sourcing experience are a plus.
*The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.
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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.
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 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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