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.
The Team:
Working closely with corporate procurement and finance, the IT Vendor Management Office (VMO) serves as the primary liaison between managed services providers and Mattel's Global Technology Organization (GTO) to ensure the best operational and economic outcomes for Mattel. The VMO establishes strategy and governance, encourages innovation, and provides vendor relationship management, performance management, analytics and reporting to the organization. The VMO also provides Software Asset Management (SAM) for the enterprise.
The Opportunity:
Open to remote
The VMO Senior Manager is a critical leadership role in the Mattel Global Technology Organization (GTO) and partners with executives to set global IT sourcing strategy, engage and govern vendor partnerships, and manage the performance and health of the IT vendor ecosystem. The VMO Sr. Manager leads a team of professionals who provide vendor relationship and performance management; vendor operations, analytics and reporting; and software asset management for the enterprise.
What Your Impact Will Be:
What We're Looking For:
A consummate professional with strong presence who is an excellent communicator and at ease establishing strong relationships and collaborating at all levels. With a focus on value and a track record of managing proven, high-performing managed services partnerships, the VMO Sr. Manager is also a strategic thinker who knows how to put strategy to work and:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The VMO Senior Manager must understand contractual, commercial, and operational working relationships with vendors to ensure effective delivery of committed products and services.
The annual base salary range for this position is between $156,000 and $190,000
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidate's work location, skills and experience.
Don't meet every single requirement?At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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:
Our Approach to Flexible Work:
We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.
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 more than 195 countries in collaboration with the world's leading retail and ecommerce companies.
Mattel is recognized as a Great Place to Work and as one of Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.
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Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
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