Overview
Who we are
Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for diverse, talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.
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) division is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Accessories Buying Analyst.
The primary responsibility of this role is to develop Accessory sourcing strategies, perform cost analysis and establish standards/quality metrics to ensure our Supplier Partners are compensated fairly while maintaining Toyota’s competitive advantage through its North American supply chain.
The person in this role will support PSD Accessories, Logistics and Packaging (ALP) department’s sourcing and cost management to assure that the product is delivered and paid in a timely manner. 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
- Develop sourcing strategies to maximize supply base efficiency for service and accessory parts.
- Solicit, analyze and compare bids through Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quotations (RFQ).
- Develop and present supplier selection recommendations to management based on thorough analysis, verification of product specifications and confirmation of supplier performance.
- Execute business award contracts with supplier partners and manage through product lifecycle.
Pricing
- Negotiate with supplier partners for cost savings and avoidance utilizing competitive benchmarking of detailed cost elements and analysis of cost variance.
- Lead Annual Price Review activities with suppliers to promote deep understanding of cost drivers with a focus on Manufacturing Improvement.
- 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 design changes.
Supply Chain Management
- Support new business opportunities for assigned commodities with coordination from other stakeholders such as Planning and Engineering.
- Understand and analyze respective commodity market trends to ensure Toyota is using the right supplier candidates and technologies.
What you bring
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Accounting, Business, Data Analytics, Economics, Finance, Engineering or Supply Chain Management or equivalent professional experience in a purchasing role.
- Professional experience in a purchasing/procurement role or similar technical role, including responsibility for analysis and negotiation of product/manufacturing cost and supplier sourcing.
- Experience with supply base strategy development & analysis.
- Experience with data analysis with ability to evaluate and identify trends to support decision making & recommendations to management.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Added bonus if you have
- Experience working with Automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier.
- Experience working with Automotive Aftermarket or Retail parts vendors.
- Professional experience in a direct buying role, including responsibility for analysis and negotiation of product cost of automotive commodities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel functions: macros, pivot tables, VLOOKUP.
- Working experience with Microsoft Power BI (including data importation, slicer manipulation, report creation).
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.
- Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable).
- 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 diverse 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. As a company that has been one of DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity and a member of The Billion Dollar Roundtable supporting minority and woman-owned suppliers for over 10 years, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business.
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.
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