Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Buyer for Indirect Procurement is responsible for leading negotiation strategies across multiple indirect spend categories in Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. This regional role aims to strengthen relationships with strategic suppliers and ensure full compliance with Mattel procurement policies, while closely collaborating with local, regional, and global Procurement teams.

This position plays a key role in developing and implementing regional and local sourcing strategies, managing commercial contracts, supplier relationships, and supporting internal stakeholders. The role requires a high level of ethics, transparency, and a commitment to delivering added value to the business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and execute regional sourcing strategies for indirect categories such as facilities, legal, insurance, travel agencies, taxes, HR, IT, finance, security, and professional services.

• Lead bidding processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ) and develop category strategies at both, country and regional levels.

• Negotiate contracts and commercial terms with local, regional,



and strategic suppliers in alignment with corporate objectives and global policies.

• Analyze proposals, run quotation processes, and perform price benchmarking before awarding projects or purchase orders.

• Ensure compliance with general Procurement and Compliance policies, as well as regulatory frameworks (FCPA, SOX).

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers, driving efficiency, innovation, and mitigation of financial and operational risks.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with all Mattel areas to ensure excellence project execution.

• Manage spend analysis, reporting, and executive presentations using digital tools (Coupa, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Foster effective collaboration with Procurement teams across LATAM and the U.S. to ensure alignment with regional and global objectives.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Procurement function.

• Coach and mentor new or junior buyers on best practices and Procurement responsibilities.

📌 Sr Buyer - Indirect (México)
🏢 Mattel
📍 México