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, entertain 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:

The Associate Manager for Indirect Procurement plays a key role in managing and optimizing the company's indirect spend to ensure cost efficiency, supplier performance, and alignment with business needs. This role oversees the end-to-end procurement process, from sourcing and negotiation to supplier relationship management this position is responsible for developing strategic sourcing initiatives, driving process improvements, and ensuring compliance with internal procurement policies and global standards. The role requires strong analytical and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to build productive relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers across the LATAM. The Associate Manager provides guidance, sets clear goals, monitors performance, and supports the professional development of team members to ensure operational excellence and growth within the function.

What Your Impact Will Be:

•Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and efficiency gains.

•Contract administration – manage existing contracts, dispute resolution, changes, renewal, default.

•Initiating project bidding.

•Assist in the execution of global strategies for short- and long-range goals.

•Lead and develop a team, promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

•Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver value through strategic sourcing and supplier management.

•Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and global procurement frameworks.

•Support budgeting and reporting processes, providing visibility into category spend and savings.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's Degree International Business, Business Administration or related field
• 4-6 years up in a related field
• Proficient English skills (Reading, Speaking, Writing, and Understanding)
• Experience with Coupa or similar ERP systems.
• Strong negotiation, financial analysis, planning, and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multicultural environments.
• Strong communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills at different organizational levels.
• Results-oriented, strategic thinker with high professional ethics.
• Ability to mediate and build consensus within the team

How We Work:

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 https://www.instagram.com/Mattel

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.

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