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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.\n The Opportunity:\nGlobal 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.\nThe 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.\nThis position will be based at Mattel Headquarters in El Segundo or at another Mattel office location, as determined by business needs.\nWhat Your Impact Will Be:\nOwn and drive category strategies that align with business objectives, procurement priorities, and long-term value creation goals.\nLead 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.\nDeliver measurable cost savings, value creation, risk mitigation, and operational improvements across assigned indirect spend categories.\nServe as the primary procurement partner to business stakeholders, proactively identifying sourcing opportunities and influencing decisions through market intelligence, supplier insights, and category expertise.\nConduct spend analysis, cost modeling, benchmarking, and financial assessments to support sourcing strategies and business cases.\nLead cross-functional sourcing teams and drive alignment among stakeholders to ensure projects are executed successfully and deliver expected business outcomes.\nNegotiate commercial agreements and contractual terms that optimize value while protecting Mattel's interests and mitigating risk.\nOwn supplier performance management, governance, and relationship development to ensure service excellence, innovation, compliance, and continuous improvement.\nDrive implementation of regional and global procurement initiatives, leveraging scale, standardization, and best practices across the organization.\nDrive 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.\nMaintain sourcing pipelines, project tracking, savings reporting, and procurement data within Coupa and other procurement systems.\nLead Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) activities for strategic suppliers and identify opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and long-term value creation.\n What We’re Looking For:\nBachelor’s degree required; Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Finance, or related field preferred.\n8+ years of experience in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or related procurement functions.\nProven experience leading complex sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations across multiple indirect spend categories.\nStrong knowledge of sourcing methodologies, category management, supplier management, contract negotiations, and procurement best practices.\nDemonstrated analytical and financial skills, including spend analysis, cost modeling, benchmarking, and opportunity assessment.\nExperience influencing and collaborating with stakeholders in a matrixed environment.\nStrong project management, problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making capabilities.\nExperience with Coupa, SAP, or similar procurement and ERP platforms preferred.\nAdvanced Excel and data analysis capabilities.\nExcellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.\nThrives 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.\nSelf-motivated, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities while delivering business results.\nHigh level of integrity, professionalism, and business acumen.\nAdditional language skills and international sourcing experience are a plus.\n Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Join Mattel's Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so here!\nHow We Work:\nWe 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:\nWe 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.\nWe 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.\nWe 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.\nWho We Are:\nMattel 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.\nMattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.\nVisit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.\nMattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. 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