Sr. Analyst Purchasing

Overview

Who we are

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Who were looking for

Toyotas Accessories Logistics and Packaging (ALP) team is seeking a Senior Analyst to lead sourcing pricing contracting and supplier management activities supporting warehousing packaging service-parts distribution and third-party logistics (3PL) operations.

Reporting to the Packaging & Logistics Manager this role owns an assigned supplier portfolio and drives commercial activities from sourcing strategy and negotiation through implementation governance and ongoing supplier management.

Success requires strong analytical financial negotiation and project leadership skills with the ability to independently manage complex cross-functional initiatives and drive accountability across stakeholders.

What youll be doing

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Develop sourcing strategies and lead RFQs/RFPs from requirements development through supplier evaluation negotiation approval and award recommendation. Evaluate supplier capabilities support onboarding and development and identify opportunities for competitive bidding supplier consolidation process improvement and cost reduction.
• Partner with Operations to validate assumptions related to volume staffing productivity equipment operating schedules service levels and supplier proposals. Manage supplier relationships performance issues pricing disputes contractual compliance and escalation activities.

Pricing Cost Analysis & Commercial Management

• Lead annual pricing reviews and rate-adjustment processes establishing submission requirements benchmarking methodologies approval expectations and implementation plans. Analyze labor costs benefits overhead equipment staffing utilization productivity markups unit costs and total spend using supplier data operational requirements financial models and contract terms.
• Benchmark supplier pricing using labor-market and economic data and negotiate competitive sustainable pricing aligned with operational requirements and market conditions.

Contract Change & Compliance Management

• Coordinate statements of work pricing exhibits amendments service agreements and related contracts by providing approved scope business terms pricing assumptions and supporting documentation to Contracts and stakeholders. Ensure negotiated terms are accurately reflected in final agreements and drive timely review approval and execution.
• Manage change-control processes affecting scope staffing equipment facility requirements volumes productivity or schedules including assessment of commercial impacts and approval requirements.
• Review applicable contracts statements of work amendments pricing exhibits and rate sheets to validate invoice rates and charges. Coordinate with business units suppliers Accounting and other stakeholders to resolve commercial pricing discrepancies and confirm that agreed corrections are implemented.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Business Support

• Own sourcing pricing contracting and commercial projects from initiation through implementation and closeout by managing objectives schedules deliverables approvals risks stakeholder responsibilities and escalation paths. Lead collaboration across Operations Finance Accounting Legal Risk Management Real Estate Asset Management and suppliers while maintaining appropriate project documentation and decision records.
• Support warehouse and facility-related initiatives including lease renewals facility transitions supplier-operated facilities start-up costs capital investments and tenant improvements. Develop business cases financial analyses sourcing recommendations funding requests and executive presentations that evaluate alternatives based on cost risk operational requirements implementation timing and business continuity.

This position is located in Plano TX.

What you bring

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Procurement Logistics Business Finance Economics Accounting or related field or equivalent professional experience in a Procurement role.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in procurement logistics supply chain supplier management contract administration commercial operations or financial analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex commercial processes develop cost models analyze supplier pricing negotiate business terms and drive implementation.
• Strong analytical problem-solving organizational project management and stakeholder influence skills including executive-level communication and presentation capabilities.
• Ability to analyze data identify trends quantify impacts and present actionable recommendations to management using advanced Microsoft Excel; Pivot tables V-LOOKUP functions macros and queries.
• Experience with Power BI and Power Automate including data imports slicers and report creation.
• Experience with data analytics platforms and AI tools.

Added bonus if you have

• Experience managing 3rd Party Labor (3PL) providers warehouse operations labor-intensive service contracts supplier pricing reviews or logistics service agreements.
• Knowledge of warehouse staffing models productivity standards unit-cost methodologies logistics pricing structures and labor-market benchmarking methods.
• Experience with invoice controls pricing compliance commercial audits change management lease-related agreements warehouse/facility transitions capital investments or operational start-ups.
• Experience with automotive: service-parts warehousing packaging or distribution industry experience.
• Successful completion of Toyota Business Practice (TBP) Panel.
• Active participation beyond your daily role on a Way We Work Team Mendomi Team or other cross functional team within the last 2 years.
• Formal leadership responsibility beyond your daily role on a cross functional special task force Board Member of ERG/External council or other team within the last 2 years.

What well bring

During your interview process our team will provide you with 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 (if applicable)
• 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)
• Relocation (if applicable)

Belonging at Toyota

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