Associate Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Ocean Freight and LCL Ocean

Opportunity

The Associate Manager, Global Procurement is an individual contributor role that reports directly into the Senior Manager, Global Procurement. The Associate Manager will be assigned certain Logistics categories, strategies and projects to manage to positive outcomes. The Associate Manager is responsible for the execution of sourcing strategies, with an equal emphasis placed on the ability to identify, analyze, and quantify opportunities, manage RFI and RFPs, handle vendor negotiations and contract management.

This person will assist or may lead large cross functional teams driving cost, quality, service, technology, and innovation efficiencies through stakeholder engagement using data and spend analysis.

Functional area

s will include, but not be limited to Ocean Freight, Ocean LCL and other key logistics sourcing.

• Support Senior Manager in the Global Ocean Freight sourcing initiatives through providing market insights analytics and identifying Mattel’s opportunities. The Associate Manager will manage day-to-day communications with internal and external parties, assist in forecasting process and supplier relationship management.
• Own and develop category strategies for LCL Ocean and other logistics categories, grounded in data, forecasts, and stakeholder needs.
• Lead full‑cycle sourcing initiatives (RFI/RFQ/RFP) across globe for LCL Ocean and NA for other projects—managing the projects from strategy and execution to vendor selection and contract closeout.
• Support Senior Manager by helping to facilitate the Ocean Freight RFI/RFQ/RFP sourcing process through vendor award in Coupa CSO. The role will collaborate with a cross‑functional Integrated Sourcing Team (IST) to develop RFP documents, contract boiler plates, contract tracking, and assist/manage supplier performance and contract performance.
• Create presentations and analytics regarding data and spend for the categories as well as identify savings opportunities.
• Build a general understanding of the market trends for the assigned categories and leverage that understanding to determine potential sources and capabilities of suppliers while informing key internal stakeholders.
• Partner with Finance and Logistics teams to accurately forecast annual category spend, align critical cost assumptions, and reconcile actual spend against financial targets.
• Share best practices with the Global Procurement Logistics team to drive synergies and improve effectiveness of the group.
• Review current and new contracts with Legal/ Risk Management to ensure business is protected and identify procurement risks and opportunities.

• Minimum 3‑5 years of relevant professional experience
• BA/BS (Business, Finance, and/or Operations/Supply Chain preferred)
• Proven ability to learn/execution independently
• Superior analytical, problem solving and financial modeling skills
• Strong track record in building both internal and external relationships
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and interact with employees at all levels
• Strong ability to influence
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent verbal/written skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

• CPM or similar certification
• CPG background
• Coupa/CSO/Oracle/Infor Nexus systems management
• Financial acumen
• Experience working closely with and frequently presenting to senior management
• Willingness to travel (position may require up to 10% travel)
• Strong customer service background
• Experience developing contract terms with Legal

* 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.

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.