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 a Shared Services team and supports the TFS and TMNA business teams. We are looking for highly motivated and qualified Sourcing and Contract Specialists to support indirect technology procurement for the Connected Technologies (CT) and Systems & Electronics Planning (SEP) divisions.
The primary responsibility of this role is to support the execution of category procurement strategies for Information Systems/Technology category in support of the CT and SEP business teams. The individual will provide support managing new and existing agreements while also protecting Toyota’s interests while drafting, interpreting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements that includes but are not limited to the following: Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work, Nondisclosure Agreements, Software License Agreements, and Amendments between Toyota and various third-party suppliers. This role interacts with several internal departments, such as Legal, Risk, InfoSec, Privacy and other functional teams as needed.
Reporting to the CT Indirect Procurement / Strategic Sourcing Manager, the person in this role will support the IPSS department's objective to implement procurement strategies to reduce costs and mitigate risk for the CT business team while processing business requests to issue supplier PO’s.
What you’ll be doing
Develop, implement, and support strategies that consider One Toyota objectives, especially for shared suppliers and/or shared services/commodities.
Build and maintain close relationships with business units and supplier partners to deliver comprehensive and cross-enterprise process improvement solutions.
Developing and implementing multi-year sourcing strategies for responsible spend categories, using data analysis and internal collaboration.
Responsible for developing negotiation strategies based on analysis and execution of those strategies via supplier negotiations.
Process business requests to issue purchase orders to suppliers.
Effectively manage all sourcing and price negotiation activities and in-coming ad hoc business unit requests resulting in a contract or purchase order.
Negotiate pricing and achieve cost savings while mitigating financial and legal risks for the enterprise.
Designing, planning, managing, and leading complex and simple Requests for Proposals, information, quote, etc., with cross-functional teams.
Drafting, redlining, negotiation, and execution of contractual documents with support from Toyota legal to support the CT and SEP technology requirements.
Assess, identify, and analyze legal issues and any resulting input from in-house attorneys on terms and conditions of supplier contracts based on knowledge and experience, translate such input into practical contractual terms and conditions, and present clear recommendations to management and business partners.
Actively participate in project meetings and provide recommendations for contractual language and/or approach to contractual relationship
Manage open contract action list and work to achieve business objectives within the targeted completion date
Coordinate meetings, strategy discussions, negotiations, and overall planning initiatives and maintain version control of agreements
Research existing agreements and provide summary or interpretation of language as requested
Manage contracts through the contract approval process working with Procurement and/or Legal as necessary
Maintain contract records for various third parties in an organized and consistent manner, including correspondence exchanges
Develop a thorough understanding of and familiarity with Toyota’s business, its people, products, policies, markets, compliance framework, and customers to properly mitigate risks.
Maintain confidentiality of all agreements and business strategies
May be requested to work on ad-hoc projects including business strategy, vendor communication, etc.
Support Technology Procurement and Sourcing activities for the Toyota Enterprise in North America or globally as appropriate.
Mixture of tactical and advanced sourcing functions with direction from others with a kaizen focus
Able to manage multiple complex projects at one time and can develop and execute a sourcing/negotiation strategy with little direction and draft/negotiate subsequent agreements
Be proactive in communication with key customers and stakeholders, by leading frequent touchpoints with key customers to align all open activities, expiring contracts, and opportunities for improvement
What you bring
Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or similar field or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 5+ years of experience with indirect procurement sourcing, preferably in technology
Minimum of 5+ years of experience drafting, negotiating, and redlining contracts, preferably in technology
Experience with the procurement of software, telecommunications, and other technology services.
Demonstrated experience in procurement principles and practices or equivalent experience.
Strong research, analysis, strategy, and project management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize and manage complex projects to timely completion.
Experience managing contracts and drafting contractual language including negotiation experience with suppliers of varying contractual agreement types.
Experience with Procure to Pay tools, including but not limited to Ariba.
Proficiency with MS Excel.
Expertise at developing relationships with stakeholders, customers, and suppliers
Strong commercial transactional skills with experience reviewing and negotiating a wide range of routine and complex contracts.
Added bonus if you have
Masters, JD, Paralegal, or comparable advanced degree in business, supply chain, or related field.
Familiarity with SAP Ariba and SharePoint.
Automotive industry experience.
Familiar with the Telematics space of technology.
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)
Relocation assistance (if applicable)
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 talent.acquisition@toyota.com.
