Analyst, IT Indirect Procurement Strategic Sourcing

Toyota North America • Plano, TX

13h

About The Position

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 talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us. An important part of the Toyota family is Toyota Financial Services (TFS), the finance and insurance brand for Toyota and Lexus in North America. 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. 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 Indirect Procurement Shared Services (IPSS) department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Indirect Procurement Strategic Sourcing Analyst for the Information Technology Category. The primary responsibility of this role is to lead the creation and execution of category procurement strategies for specific Information Systems/ Technology. This may include IT Hardware, IT Services, and IT Software in support of various enterprise projects including complex and high-profile executive requests. Reporting to the IT Procurement/ Strategic Sourcing Mnager, the person in this role will support the Indirect Procurement departments’ objective to implement procurement strategies to reduce cost and mitigate risk for the business while processing business request to issues supplier PO's. What you’ll be doing Developing and implementing multi-year sourcing strategies for responsible spend categories, using data analysis and internal collaboration. Designing, planning, managing, and leading key Requests for Proposals, information, quote, etc., with cross-functional teams. Supporting Toyota Legal and Indirect Procurement Shared Services (IPSS) Contracts 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 units and supplier partners to deliver comprehensive and cross-enterprise process improvement solutions. Negotiate pricing and achieve cost savings while mitigating financial and legal risks for the enterprise. Effectively manage all sourcing and price negotiation activities and in-coming ad hoc business unit requests resulting in a contract or purchase order. What you bring Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or similar field or equivalent work experience. Minimum of 1 year of experience with indirect procurement sourcing. Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Excel to efficiently perform data entry, analysis, and reporting tasks, including basic formulas and maintaining accurate records. Demonstrate critical thinking and strategic activities. Strong analytical and project management skills. Strong collaboration and communication/influencing skills. Ability and willingness to travel up to 10%. Added bonus if you have Masters or advanced graduate degree in business, finance or related field Experience with IT commodities. Contract drafting and/or negotiation experience Familiarity with Ariba (or similar tools) Automotive industry experience 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 [email protected]. At Toyota, we don’t just have a vision, but a group of talented, dedicated people who work hard every day to turn that vision into reality. Our mission is to build a future where everyone has the freedom to move. We believe that nothing is impossible. We have big dreams and persevere through any obstacles. We work together to create the future of mobility and make the world a better place. Career Possibilities: Toyota is a place for people who dream big and are determined to make those dreams a reality. We encourage innovation and look for people who will challenge the status quo in order to make the world a better place. We thrive on teamwork and collaboration and know diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are not only the right thing for our people, they are a business imperative. Together, we’re empowered to forge our own paths — to be agile, curious and embrace a growth mindset and immerse ourselves in situations to gain new perspectives and to inspire bold, innovative ways of thinking and working. Our success as a company is directly tied to our team members’ success, and our collective ability to give back to society through an unwavering commitment to delight our customers and make people’s lives better. If you want to be part of the next-generation of innovations that help keep the world moving, then join us. And let’s start our impossible, together.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or similar field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with indirect procurement sourcing.
• Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Excel to efficiently perform data entry, analysis, and reporting tasks, including basic formulas and maintaining accurate records.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and strategic activities.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Strong collaboration and communication/influencing skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10%.

Nice To Haves

• Masters or advanced graduate degree in business, finance or related field
• Experience with IT commodities.
• Contract drafting and/or negotiation experience
• Familiarity with Ariba (or similar tools)
• Automotive industry experience

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing multi-year sourcing strategies for responsible spend categories, using data analysis and internal collaboration.
• Designing, planning, managing, and leading key Requests for Proposals, information, quote, etc., with cross-functional teams.
• Supporting Toyota Legal and Indirect Procurement Shared Services (IPSS) Contracts 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 units and supplier partners to deliver comprehensive and cross-enterprise process improvement solutions.
• Negotiate pricing and achieve cost savings while mitigating financial and legal risks for the enterprise.
• Effectively manage all sourcing and price negotiation activities and in-coming ad hoc business unit requests resulting in a contract or purchase order.

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees