Senior Procurement Analyst

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 Indirect Procurement Senior Analyst position will support strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives for categories across the EMEA Indirect Procurement department. Reporting to the Manager of Procurement, this role is critical in building strategies based on data, executing simple to moderate complexity sourcing projects, management of the global contract database, and support ad hoc initiatives across various categories/business units.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage medium spend categories within the indirect procurement categories including but not limited to Marketing, HR, Facilities, IT, Finance, Legal, Travel, etc.
• Execute moderate complexity sourcing initiatives, from start to finish, including but not limited to:
  • Analyzing sourcing requirements
  • Researching and identifying vendors that meet the need
  • Preparing and publishing RFx’s
  • Analyzing and summarizing bid proposals/supplier reviews
• Support ad hoc initiatives including but not limited to:
  • Managing contract renewals and amendments
  • Conduct market analysis, cost modeling, and financial risk assessments
  • Coordination and process management of sourcing initiatives
  • Contract administration
  • Vendor management functions
• Conduct analysis to support procurement activities including spend analytics, procurement KPIs, etc. Provide recommendations for process improvements and performance tracking metrics
• Manage indirect contracts within the Coupa Contract Lifetime Management module.
• Track and manage Indirect Sourcing Savings reporting across all categories and regions.
• Drive a consistent approach towards sourcing process, contract management, process and system improvement, and customer service.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with cross-functional partners.
• Understands and measures supplier performance for key suppliers and contracts.
• Overall support to category managers (including Supplier Relationship Management).
• Manage requisitions and purchase orders for assigned projects and/or suppliers
• Interface with new and existing Suppliers
• Perform contract tracking and administration
• Follow global procurement policies and processes

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

• 3-5 years of procurement, analyst, or related experience is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Finance preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with Coupa S2P system a plus.
• Excellent data analysis skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to take objectives/strategies and be solution oriented to drive execution.
• Strong problem solver and able to create solutions to challenges in an expedient manner.
• Must be organized, able to exercise good judgement, and holds self-accountable.
• Ability to prioritize to meet deadlines and coordinate a variety of tasks despite interruptions.
• Effective oral and written communications.
• Collaborative team player willing to make decisions best for the team over individual priorities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Programs (expert level in Excel and PowerPoint required).

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 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.