Purchasing Supplier Development Indirect Buying Analyst

Overview

Who we are

To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.

Who we’re looking for

Toyota’s Purchasing Supplier Development (PSD) - Buying Department is looking for a passionate and highly-motivated Analyst for Manufacturing Indirect Purchasing located in Georgetown, KY.

The primary responsibility of this role is to develop sourcing strategies, cost analysis/standards, and quality metrics to ensure Toyota maintains a sustainable competitive advantage through its North American supply chain. 

The person in this role will support PSD’s objective to develop our outsourced supply base to ensure overall best cost, quality, manufacturability, and operational self-reliance.  The candidates should consistently demonstrate attributes of next level capability as outlined in the Toyota Core Competencies and meets expectations of current position.

What you’ll be doing

• Sourcing, pricing, and cost management for various indirect commodities/assets/services supporting the ongoing operations at North American Manufacturing Companies (NAMCs) as well as the strategic commodities across the various NAMCs, including Production Engineering procurement.

• Develop sourcing strategies, which result in supply base optimization.

• Negotiate with supplier partners for cost savings and avoidance utilizing competitive benchmarking of detailed cost elements and analysis of cost variance.

• Lead Price Review including Gentani level with suppliers to promote deep understanding of cost drivers. 

• Establish and assess cost standards to reach a consistent, efficient approach to pricing, including timely payment issuance.

• Report accurately and timely to all project milestones including reporting out to top management on creation of target & achievement to such target, including identifying and negotiating all change orders and VE ideas.

• Execute strategy and work closely with related divisions to ensure targets and due dates are met.

• Understand and analyze respective commodity market trends to ensure Toyota is using the right supplier candidates and technologies.

• Act as a resource to plant personnel to understand their purchasing requirements, educate them on purchasing procedures, and lead the purchasing process in the most efficient manner.

• Lead negotiations with suppliers and internal functional areas to resolve commercial issues.

What you bring 

• Bachelor's degree or higher or 4+ years of equivalent professional experience directly in a buying role, including responsibility for analysis and negotiation of product and manufacturing cost for $1M or more.

• Professional experience in a buying and/or procurement role, including responsibility for detailed quotation analysis and supplier negotiations of product or manufacturing cost.

• Experience with gap analysis and identifying trends with large scale data sets.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (including macros, pivot tables, VLOOKUP).

Added bonus if you have

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business, Business Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management.

• Professional experience in Indirect Buying role, including responsibility for analysis and negotiation of automotive product or services and manufacturing cost.

• Experience with RFQ (Request for Quotation) procurement system, including cost and supply base strategy analysis.

• Working experience with Microsoft Power BI (including data importation, slicer manipulation, report creation and troubleshooting).

• Completed Toyota Business Practice (TBP).

• Experience with People Soft and/or SAP/Ariba.

• Experience with shop floor systems.

What we’ll bring

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement.

• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount.

• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable).

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family.

• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute.

• Paid holidays and paid time off.

• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more.

• Tax-Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA).

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.