Strategic Sourcing Manager - Indirect Procurement
Core
Drive sourcing execution and category management for indirect spend categories (Commercial, Technology, People, Operations) to optimize costs, mitigate risk, and create value.
Role type
Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager (Indirect Procurement)
Builds
Strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier contracts, and category strategies for Mattel's global operations.
Domain
Consumer Goods / Toys / Indirect Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> dashboards & analysis (Savings reporting, spend analysis, cost modeling)
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, category management, supplier negotiations, contract management, spend analysis, cost modeling, benchmarking, project management, stakeholder influence, procurement policy compliance, ERP system proficiency (Coupa/SAP), data analysis.
Preferred skills
International sourcing experience, additional language skills, advanced Excel.
Responsibilities
Own and drive category strategies; Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives (RFx, negotiations, implementation); Conduct spend analysis and financial assessments; Negotiate commercial agreements; Manage supplier performance and relationships; Drive regional/global procurement initiatives; Maintain procurement data in systems.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC