Toyota Motor Corporation

Toyota Motor Corporation

Senior Sourcing Specialist

Plano, Texas · Senior

No sponsorshipDetected 10 hours ago
Data AnalysisNegotiationExcelSupply ChainProcess ImprovementProcurementContract ManagementCommunicationCollaborationPublic Speaking

About the role

  • These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota.
  • We're looking for talented team members who want to Dream.
  • An important part of the Toyota family is Toyota Financial Services (TFS), the finance and insurance brand for Toyota and Lexus in North America.

Responsibilities

  • Developing and implementing multi-year sourcing strategies for responsible spend categories, using data analysis and internal collaboration.
  • Developing strategies that consider One Toyota objectives (including global initiatives), especially for shared suppliers and/or shared services/commodities.
  • Supporting Toyota Legal and Contracts teams with the development and execution of contractual documents including Non-Disclosure Agreements, Statement of Work, Master Services Agreements, SaaS Agreements, Software License Agreements, Services Agreements, and other contracts as necessary to support Procurement and business needs.
  • Build and maintain close relationships with business unit leaders and supplier partners to deliver comprehensive and cross-enterprise process improvement solutions.
  • Consult stakeholders with best-in-class processes, design, and execution strategies
  • Effectively manage all sourcing and price negotiation activities and in-coming ad hoc business unit requests resulting in a contract or purchase order.
  • Responsible for developing negotiation strategies based on analysis and execution of those strategies via supplier negotiations.
  • Support Technology Procurement and Sourcing activities for TMNA and its subsidiaries.
  • Support the Procurement and Sourcing activities for complex and high-profile executive requests (e.g. "white glove" procurement).
  • Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or similar field or equivalent work experience
  • 5+ years of experience with indirect procurement sourcing.
  • Demonstrated experience in procurement principles and practices.
  • Experience with Procure to Pay tools, including but not limited to Ariba.
  • Experience with procurement of software and related technology services.
  • Contract drafting and negotiation experience with suppliers.
  • Master's or advance graduate degree in business, supply chain, or related field.
  • Demonstrated ability to create and implement procurement strategies.
  • Proficient in MS Excel, including functions such as VLOOKUP, IF statements, pivot tables and related tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks of varying complexities and successfully set priorities for meeting time-bound deliverables.
  • Exceptional analytic, organization, presentation, and interpersonal skills with applied solid judgment and strategic thinking.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, collaboration, and influencing skills, including experience presenting to VPs and business units.
  • Added bonus if you have
  • Automotive industry experience.

Compensation

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

Company info

  • Collaborative.
  • A place to dream and do.
  • 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.
  • Grow. with us.
  • While TFS is a separate business entity, it is an essential part of this world-changing company- delivering on Toyota's vision to move people beyond what's possible.
  • At TFS, you will help create best-in-class customer experience in an innovative, collaborative environment.
  • You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment (e.g., H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, TN, (job flexibility benefits) (also known as I-140 or Adjustment of Status portability), etc.) now or in the future.
  • You should not apply for this role if you will require Toyota to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Who we're looking for
  • Toyota's Indirect Procurement Shared Services (IPSS) Department is looking for a highly motivated and qualified Senior Sourcing Specialist for the Enterprise Strategic Programs (ESP) team.
  • The primary responsibility of this role is to lead the creation and execution of procurement strategies for long-term transformation programs at Toyota.
  • These programs are often high dollar, cross-functional and include combinations of multiple categories/commodities such as consulting, electrification & battery services, and IT systems & technology.
  • Reporting to the ESP Strategic Sourcing Manager, the person in this role will support the Indirect Procurement department's objective to implement procurement strategies to reduce costs and mitigate risk for the business.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future.
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