Assoc Manager Global Procmt

What Your Impact Will BeThe Associate Manager will be assigned (by Manager) certain Logistics categories, strategies and projects to manage to positive outcomes.  This includes assisting in or directly managing the execution of category strategies, cost saving initiatives and global/regional sourcing projects with a focus on Logistics across Mattel. Key Logistics areas include, but are not limited to, inbound transportation, customs, distribution centers/ 3PLs, drayage, outbound transportation and other Logistic supporting services. Additionally, the role supports development of total cost supply chain strategies and partners closely with key Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance and Product Sourcing stakeholders at various management levels. Key areas of focus:Assist or lead global and/or regional cross functional teams driving cost, quality, service, technology, and innovation efficiencies through stakeholder engagement using data and spend analysisManage an end-to-end RFI/ RFPs spanning from creation, issuance, and facilitation of the entire process through vendor selection, in collaboration with an Integrated Sourcing Team (IST) to build consensus, resolve conflict, lead and provide guidance on negotiation tactics and planning with vendors, drive project activity through the communication of expectations, creation and enforcement of deliverables, and management of issues/risksCreate 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 your categories and leverage that understanding to determine potential sources and capabilities of suppliers while informing key internal stakeholders.Oversee the contracting process and supplier negotiations to ensure cost savings targets are achieved and internal stakeholder requirements are incorporated in all new agreements. Partner with Finance and Logistics teams to accurately forecast annual category spend, align critical cost assumptions, and reconcile actual spend against financial targetsDevelop and lead supplier relationship management efforts focusing on the top strategic suppliers which require engagement with senior management at Mattel and third party organizationsShare best practices with the Global Procurement Logistics team’s activities to drive synergies and improve effectiveness of the group Continually review (individually or by a team member) current contracts to ensure business is protected and identify procurement risks and opportunitiesDrive usage of the Coupa e-sourcing platform by the team and become a key advocate of the platform.Ensure all Global Procurement Logistics legal documents are in Coupa for LATAM region.Work with Manager to develop and continually update a Logistics Road Map of activities looking forward 3 to 5 years.