Analyst IT Vendor Management VMO - Contract Analyst

Job Title: Analyst IT Vendor Management

Job Summary: The VMO Coordinator – India supports the Vendor Management Office by coordinating supplier management activities, ensuring seamless contract renewals, supplier engagement, and onboarding processes. This role provides oversight of supplier scoring, event capture, and executive review preparation, while serving as a critical backup for other VMO Analysts. The candidate must be willing to work on site 4 days a week in Hyderabad. Expect some weekly meetings to be in the US Central time zone.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Renewal and SAM:

• Act as the liaison between Contract Renewal and Software Asset Management (SAM) teams.

• Maintain and track the renewal schedule across IT suppliers.

• Ensure timely escalations and proactive communication regarding renewals.

Onboarding Project Management:

• Coordinate supplier onboarding activities including gathering documentation, compliance and setup of onboarding tasks.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth supplier onboarding processes
• Track and report on onboarding progress to leadership by owning the status of items in the onboarding pipeline

Executive Business Review (EBR) Support:

• Collect and summarize inputs for building the EBR agenda
• Ensure accurate capture of supplier performance data, renewal status, project impacts, and supplier survey feedback.
• Support the preparation of executive ready materials. (e.g. Scheduling, agenda, slide deck, notes)

Supplier Event and Scoring Oversight:

• Capture supplier event data, including performance, compliance and value delivery
• Oversee and review the Supplier scoring process to endure accuracy and fairness.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement
• Provide reporting that visually tells the story of the health of the supplier relationship

Backup Support for VMO Analysts:

• Learn and understand VMO processes
• Support reporting, forecasting, budgeting responsibilities
• Provide continuity of operations within the VMO support team

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Accounting, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in vendor management, project management, procurement operations.
• Experience in a Vendor Management Office or working with procurement/legal/IT on licensing matters is highly desirable.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of Supplier lifecycle management
• Familiarity with contract language (order forms, SOWs, MSA, NDA etc).
• Working Knowledge of Supplier Governance
• Strong project management, coordination, and documentation skills.

Tools & Systems:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, data analysis) and collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow) a plus.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. 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:

• 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.
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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 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.

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