Sr Buyer - Indirect

Mattel; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Mattel is seeking a Senior Buyer for Indirect Procurement to lead regional sourcing across LATAM, including Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. You will manage supplier relationships, contracts, and compliance with global policies while partnering with regional and global teams.

The role requires strong negotiation, analytics, and project management skills, with experience in facilities, legal, IT, HR, travel, and other indirect categories. Fluency in English is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and in International Business.
• Advanced English (mandatory).
• Experience with Coupa or similar ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute regional sourcing strategies for indirect categories.
• Lead bidding processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ) at country and regional levels.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers in LATAM.
• Analyze proposals, run quotations, and benchmark pricing.
• Ensure compliance with global Procurement policies and regulatory frameworks (FCPA, SOX).
• Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships and drive value.
• Collaborate with Mattel teams to ensure project execution excellence.
• Manage spend analysis, reporting, and executive presentations using digital tools.
• Foster collaboration across LATAM and the U.S. to align with regional objectives.
• Drive continuous procurement improvements and mentor junior buyers.

Skills

Negotiation

Financial analysis

Planning

Project management

Advanced English

Education

Bachelor's Degree Business Administration

Bachelor's Degree International Business

Tools

Coupa

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job 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 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 global 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.

• Bachelor's Degree Business Administration and
• Bachelor's Degree nternational Business
• Minimum 5 years and above in related to procurement, indirect procurement or equivalent job function focusing in categories as facilities, legal, insurance, travel agencies, taxes, HR, IT, finance, security, professional services and sales & marketing
• Advanced English (mandatory).
• Experience with Coupa or similar ERP systems.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong negotiation, financial analysis, planning, and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multicultural and matrix environments.
• Excellent communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills at different organizational levels.
• Preferably experienced in consumer goods, manufacturing, toy, electronics, or logistics industries.
• Proven experience in regional negotiations and contract management within LATAM.

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.

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 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.

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.