Manager Procurement - Facilities

5 Months ago • 8 Years + • Facilities Management

Job Details

Company Description

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.

Job Description

The Opportunity: 
Mattel is currently seeking a Manager Procurement – Facilities in El Segundo, CA. This role will support and manage the strategic sourcing and category management activities associated with (but not limited to) the primary categories below. 

  • Facilities: Maintenance, Repairs, Operations, Security, FF&E, etc.
  • Construction Services: General Constructor, Change Order Management, Cost & Budget management, etc. 
  • Other G&A: Consultants, professional services, Subcontractors, etc.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

  • Effectively partner with key business stakeholders to develop and execute category strategies and support on-going sourcing activities.
  • Identify value improvement and costs savings opportunities across spend categories to achieve annual financial targets.
  • Provide internal business partners with clear insight into cost drivers, risks, and opportunities.
  • Lead cross-function teams to manage complex strategic sourcing initiatives which include but not limited to gathering sourcing requirements, vendor screening, preparing and conducting complex RFx’s, negotiations, manage supplier relationships, and contract development and execution.
  • Conduct market analysis, cost modeling, and financial risk assessments.
  • Drive a consistent approach towards sourcing process including procure-to-pay, contract management, process and system improvement, and customer service.
  • Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with internal stakeholders through active listening and problem solving to gain a position of influence as a trusted advisor.
  • Maintain collaborative relationships with suppliers while effectively resolving supplier performance/capability issues to ensure alignment with internal stakeholder expectations and contractual obligations.
  • Create and facilitate Strategic Relationship Management (SRM) programs for categories/key supplier partnerships.
  • Support adhoc initiatives outside of Facilities & Construction category as needed.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For: 

  • Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 8 years experience in Indirect Procurement/Strategic Sourcing
  • Certification in IT, Supply Chain, Procurement, and/or MBA a plus.
  • Knowledge and experience with an ERP system such as Coupa S2P system (including CSO) is highly preferred.
  • Exceptional problem solving, strategic planning, critical thinking, analytical, ability to deal with ambiguity, and risk management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and self-motivated.
  • High level of integrity, ethics, and fiscal responsibility.
  • Key skills/characteristics required:
    • Analytical: Ability to synthesize large volumes of information to derive a variety of strategic scenarios and solutions.
    • Adaptable: Ability to thrive in a multifaceted environment under short timelines and changing priorities
    • Customer Focused: Ability to understand needs of internal and external stakeholders. Build and establish trusted relationships that lead to open dialogue and win-win solutions.
    • Decisive Decision Making: Act decisively, thoroughly, and with a strong sense of urgency. Remove barriers and find ways to achieve business objectives efficiently.
    • Impactful & Influential: Effective interpersonal skills to influence and generate buy-in across multiple parties with competing priorities and ambiguity.
    • Team Focused: Collaborative team player willing to make decisions best for the team over individual needs.
       

The annual base salary range for this position is between $120,000.00 - $150,000.00.
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience.

Additional Information

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. 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.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:

We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

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 more than 195 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies.

Mattel is recognized as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.

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 including minorities, females, veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

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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About The Company

We empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.


We treat play as if the future depends on it — because it does. Play is our language, and we speak to our consumers authentically by representing the world as they see and imagine it.


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 through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Monster High and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual 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.


Mattel is recognized as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators.

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