Senior IT Vendor Strategy & Partnerships Lead (Remote)

Y-Axis; El Segundo, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mattel HQ, Inc. seeks a Senior Manager IT - Partner Strategy & Vendor Management to lead enterprise-wide vendor governance and performance programs.

You will build strategic relationships with vendors and GCCs, drive value realization, and align vendor capabilities with business objectives across functions. The role requires 10+ years in vendor management or related fields, with strong negotiation, analytics, and cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

• Senior Manager level experience in vendor management and governance.
• Proven ability to establish governance frameworks and drive performance improvements.
• Experience presenting to senior leaders and influencing stakeholders across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide vendor management and partner governance practices.
• Establish vendor governance frameworks, KPIs, SLAs, and scorecards.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Legal, and Finance on contract negotiations and renewals.
• Monitor vendor compliance and drive cost optimization and risk mitigation.

Skills

Vendor Management

Partner Governance

Stakeholder Management

Contract Negotiation

KPI Monitoring

Risk Mitigation

Strategic Partnerships

Procurement

Program Management

Business Operations

Financial Forecasting

Performance Scorecards

Compliance Management

Executive Presentation

Process Improvement

Analytical Skills

Job description

Mattel HQ, Inc. seeks a Senior Manager IT - Partner Strategy & Vendor Management to lead enterprise-wide vendor governance and performance programs.

You will build strategic relationships with vendors and GCCs, drive value realization, and align vendor capabilities with business objectives across functions. The role requires 10+ years in vendor management or related fields, with strong negotiation, analytics, and cross-functional leadership.