Mattel
Sr Manager IT - Partner Strategy & Vendor Management
El Segundo, CALIFORNIA, United States · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 13 days ago
Stakeholder ManagementNegotiationForecastingBudgetingSupply ChainProcess ImprovementVendor ManagementProcurementPerformance ManagementContract ManagementCommunicationCollaborationPublic Speaking
About the role
- The ideal candidate brings deep experience in vendor management, supplier governance, strategic partnerships, consulting, program management, procurement, technology services, or business operations.
- Act as the primary point of contact for vendor governance, performance discussions, and escalations.
- Facilitate collaboration between vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of services and outcomes.
Responsibilities
- We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play.
- 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.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with key vendors and external partners.
- Establish and manage vendor governance frameworks, operating models, and review processes.
- Lead regular business reviews and performance discussions with vendors and stakeholders.
- Drive corrective actions and improvement plans when performance gaps are identified.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Procurement, Communications, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in Vendor Management, Strategic Partnerships, Procurement, Consulting, Program Management, Business Operations, or related functions.
- 5+ years of experience leading cross-functional initiatives or managing teams.
- Experience managing third-party vendors, service providers, or strategic partnerships.
- Experience presenting to senior leaders and influencing stakeholders across multiple functions.
- Experience managing technology, professional services, business process outsourcing, consulting, or enterprise service vendors.
- Familiarity with contract management and vendor governance practices.
- Knowledge of supplier risk management and performance management methodologies.
- Experience working in large, global organizations.
Nice to have
- MBA or advanced degree preferred
- Supply chain experience is a plus but not required.
Company info
- 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 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 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.
- Videos to watch:
- The Culture at Mattel
- Corporate Philanthropy
- We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
This listing is sourced directly from Mattel's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.