Senior Sourcing Analyst

Job Description

The Sourcing Senior Analyst position will support strategic sourcing initiatives for categories across the Global Indirect Procurement department. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Sourcing, 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.

• Manage small spend categories within the indirect procurement categories including but not limited to Marketing, HR, Facilities, IT, Finance, Legal, Travel, etc.
• Execute simple to moderate complexity sourcing initiatives, from start to finish, including but not limited to:
  • Analyzing sourcing requirements
  • Researching and identifying vendors that meet the need presented
  • 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
  • Vendor management functions
• 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).

Qualifications

• 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).

Additional Information

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation 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.

Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries 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 children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.