Technical Buyer

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.

TRD inspires the hearts and minds of racing fans Toyota team members customers and the driving public. We are dedicated to advancing automotive engineering and maximizing racetrack success. We partner with the finest race teams and drivers who share our passion and our actions foster an atmosphere of our pursuit of becoming the most respected and premier motorsports engineering organization in the world we are looking for highly motivated applicants for our available positions.

TRD is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Technical Buyer.

The Technical Buyer serves as a key link between TRDs engineering vision and the global supply base ensuring precision machined racing engine components are delivered with the quality timing and cost required for championship performance. This role requires strong technical purchasing expertise as well as the strategic and relationship management skills to contribute to TRDs long-term supplier development goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source negotiate and procure precision machined components required for TRDs NASCAR engine programs ensuring supplier capability quality delivery and cost performance meet TRDs standards.

• Manage supplier relationships across domestic and international partners (U.S. Europe and Japan) ensuring clear communication consistent performance and long-term strategic alignment with TRDs technical and quality objectives.

• Collaborate with engineering planning and quality departments to understand technical requirements material specifications and production timing for complex machined engine components.

• Develop and maintain purchase requisitions purchase orders supplier contracts and pricing agreements within TRDs MRP-driven environment ensuring timely procurement aligned with project schedules.

• Analyze MRP demand supplier lead times economic batch quantities and capacity constraints to maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing shortages and excess stock.

• Identify and qualify new suppliers based on capability technical competence and adherence to TRDs precision manufacturing standards.

• Evaluate supplier manufacturing processes for machining complexity tooling capability process control and quality systems to ensure technical compatibility with TRDs component design requirements.

• Lead cost reduction and process and lead time improvement initiatives through value analysis competitive sourcing and supplier collaboration to achieve continuous improvement in cost quality and delivery.

• Coordinate logistics and international shipping with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely delivery and compliance with global trade and import/export requirements.

• Support new product introductions (NPI) by working cross-functionally to ensure sourcing plans and supplier readiness align with engineering and production milestones.

• Monitor supplier performance metrics (on-time delivery quality responsiveness) and implement corrective actions as needed to maintain high standards of reliability and accountability.

• Work closely with finance and materials teams to ensure accurate purchase order reconciliation cost tracking and budget management.

• Represent TRD Supply Chain in cross-department meetings and supplier reviews providing data-driven updates and recommendations for sourcing strategy and material planning.

• Maintain compliance with TRD purchasing policies ethical standards and confidentiality requirements in all supplier dealings.

What you will bring:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Industrial Engineering Supply Chain Management or related technical discipline. Equivalent experience in technical purchasing within a manufacturing environment will be considered.

• Minimum 710 years of purchasing experience in a precision machining or advanced manufacturing environment ideally supporting high-performance automotive or aerospace applications.

• Proven success managing suppliers producing complex machined components with tight tolerances multi-axis machining operations and exotic materials.

• Hands-on familiarity with MRP/ERP systems (Syspro SAP Oracle or equivalent) in a production planning and procurement environment.

• Strong understanding of machining processes materials and tolerancing including GD&T and process flow documentation.

• Experience coordinating international procurement and understanding logistics customs and trade compliance processes.

• Demonstrated experience in supplier evaluation negotiation and performance management.

Physical requirements:

• Ability to lift 20 lbs.

Travel requirements:

• Estimated at 20% annually.

Bonus if you have:

• Deep understanding of CNC machining casting forging and precision finishing processes.

• Knowledge of quality management systems (ISO9001 AS9100) and supplier auditing practices.

• Prior exposure to motorsport automotive engine component manufacturing or high-performance engineering.

• Experience in cost modeling price analysis and cost breakdown structures for machined components.

• Strong analytical problem-solving and project management skills.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface across engineering production and supplier organizations.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel Word Outlook Teams) and familiarity with technical drawings (SolidWorks CREO or similar preferred).

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.

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.

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