Purchasing Supplier Development 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 were looking for

Toyotas Purchasing Supplier Development (PSD) Buying Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Purchasing Analyst with a strong data analytics mindset and the ability to turn insights into sound business decisions.

The primary responsibility of this role is to develop sourcing strategies and apply rigorous analytical thinking (cost modeling scenario/variance analysis and benchmarking) to inform negotiations and recommendationsensuring our Supplier Partners are compensated fairly while maintaining Toyotas competitive advantage across the North American supply chain.

The person in this role will support PSDs objective to develop our outsourced supply base by using data-driven performance insights to improve overall cost quality manufacturability and operational self-relianceand by enabling timely well-supported decisions with internal stakeholders.

This position is located in Liberty North Carolina.

What youll be doing

• Develop sourcing strategies using data-driven analysis to maximize supply base efficiency and support clear timely decisions.

• Participate in early design work to optimize part design/manufacturing through Value Engineering analysis including trade-off sensitivity and scenario evaluations.

• Establish analyze and monitor cost metrics/KPIs to drive a consistent efficient approach to pricing enable decision-ready recommendations and support timely payment issuance.

• Negotiate with Supplier Partners for cost savings/avoidance using fact-based analytics and tools such as competitive benchmarking cost-element modeling and variance analysis from a defined baseline.

• Report accurately and on time to all project milestones synthesizing information into clear insights/dashboards for leadership reviews on target creation & achievement and negotiation.

• Lead Annual Price Review activities with Supplier Partners by analyzing cost drivers quantifying improvement opportunities and aligning stakeholders on data-backed actions focused on Manufacturing Improvement.

• Understand and analyze commodity market trends (e.g. indices capacity and risk signals) to inform sourcing decisions and ensure Toyota is using the right supplier candidates and technologies.

• Develop and manage Supplier Partner relationships and performance by tracking KPIs interpreting trends and driving fact-based continuous improvement decisions.

What you bring

• Bachelors Degree in Business Business Management Finance Accounting Economics Engineering or Supply Chain Management or other related disciplines.

• Must have 3 years of experience in a direct buying role including ownership of analytics and negotiation for product costs.

• Experience in purchasing procurement or a similar role with responsibility for product/cost analysis building recommendations and supporting business decisions.

• Experience with supply base strategy analysis including scenario modeling (e.g. supplier selection capacity/risk and cost trade-offs).

• Experience with data analysis including the ability to evaluate trends quantify impacts and communicate concise decision-quality insights and recommendations to management.

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

• Must have the ability for occasional travel early morning and or late evening meeting calls with stakeholders.

• Current working schedule is hybrid. The onsite requirement is Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and the option to work remotely on Monday and Friday. The current schedule supports the needs of the business and subject to future modifications.

Added bonus if you have

• Advanced Degree in Business Business Management Finance Accounting Economics Engineering or Supply Chain Management or other related disciplines.

• Professional experience in an automotive direct buying role including responsibility for analysis and negotiation of product cost.

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

• Working knowledge and experience with Python et al AI and other data analytics platforms.

What Well 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 flexibilityand respect

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your careerincludingtuition reimbursement

• Vehicle purchase & lease programs

• 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.

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