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, entertain 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.

The Opportunity:
The Associate Manager for Indirect Procurement plays a key role in managing and optimizing the company's indirect spend to ensure cost efficiency, supplier performance, and alignment with business needs. This role oversees the end-to-end procurement process, from sourcing and negotiation to supplier relationship management this position is responsible for developing strategic sourcing initiatives, driving process improvements, and ensuring compliance with internal procurement policies and integral standards.



The role requires strong analytical and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to build productive relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers across the LATAM. The Associate Manager provides guidance, sets clear goals, monitors performance, and supports the professional development of team members to ensure operational excellence and growth within the function.

What Your Impact Will Be

Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and efficiency gains.
Contract administration – manage existing contracts, dispute resolution, changes, renewal, default.
Initiating project bidding.
Assist in the execution of global strategies for short- and long-range goals.
Lead and develop a team, promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver value through strategic sourcing and supplier

📌 Assoc Mgr Indirect Procurement (Ciudad de México)
🏢 Mattel Latin America
📍 Ciudad de México