Indirect Procurement Buyer - job 1 of 2

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: 

The Indirect Procurement Buyer is responsible for identifying low to medium complex cost savings opportunities, improve process efficiencies and procure Indirect goods and services on behalf of Mattel.

The position reports directly into the Director of Procurement Operations and Systems.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Execute purchasing strategies defined by management
• Work with internal stakeholders to establish sourcing plan, quote, negotiate
• Manage purchase orders for assigned projects and/or suppliers
• Train end-users on issuing complete requisitions with valid coding
• Interface with new and existing Suppliers
• Perform contract tracking and administration
• Provide support to invoicing process as needed from Accounts Payable
• Provide general support where needed for your team in the purchasing department including processing of bid packages, correspondence, data entry, preparation and/or maintenance of miscellaneous reports
• Validate data and provide reporting of supplier performance, cost reductions, and other purchasing metrics
• Acting as a liaison between internal customers and external suppliers to resolve concerns
• Ensure prioritization and deliverables are timely throughout the engagement process
• Develop and manage KPIs as well as report on progress to attaining supplier enablement goals
• Work closely with all department support functions to ensure purchasing needs are being met
• Analyze data, draw conclusions and communicate solutions to the team

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business or related field preferred or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of 2 years of experience with Procure to Order processes
• Experience with Procure-to-Pay (P2P) platforms such as Coupa or Oracle
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with data in Excel using pivot tables and various other key Excel functions to analyze, organize and present data.
• Strong negotiation skills
• Professional / interpersonal verbal & written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, results oriented environment.
• Ability to effectively multi-task.
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves

The base hourly rate for this position is between $26.92 and $33.65
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base hourly rate 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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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.

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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