Overview

Who we are

Toyota Research & Development is racing toward a new future of mobility with a diverse team to help us enhance and design products to help people move. Headquartered in Michigan, the research hub of America, we offer competitive salaries, amazing benefits, leadership which prioritizes growth and development, and the chance to play a substantial role in our constant pursuit of innovation and advanced technology. Join an inclusive team environment that puts “respect for people” first, with long-term career opportunities within R&D or across Toyota’s enterprise.

Who we’re looking for

Toyota’s Purchasing Department is looking for a passionate and highly-motivated Purchasing Analyst.

The primary responsibility of this role is to develop sourcing strategies, cost analysis / standards, and quality metrics to ensure Toyota maintains a sustainable competitive advantage through its North American supply chain. 

What you'll be doing

• Develop sourcing strategies, which result in supply base optimization
• Negotiate with supplier partners for cost savings and avoidance utilizing competitive bench-marking of detailed cost elements and analysis of cost variance
• Lead Annual Price Review activities with suppliers to promote deep understanding of cost drivers with a focus on Manufacturing Improvement.
• Participate in early design work to optimize the part design / manufacturing environment through Value Engineering and Improvement.
• Establish & assess cost standards to reach a consistent, efficient approach to pricing, including timely payment issuance
• Report accurately and timely to all project milestones including reporting out to top management on creation of target & achievement to such target, including identifying and negotiating all design changes
• Execute strategy and work closely with buyers on other commodities to ensure all targets, and due dates are met
• Understand and analyze respective commodity market trends to ensure Toyota is using the right supplier candidates and technologies

What you bring 

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) or 5+ years of equivalent professional experience in a direct buying role, including responsibility for analysis and negotiation of product and manufacturing cost for $1M or more
• Professional experience in a direct buying role, including responsibility for analysis and negotiation of product and manufacturing cost 
• Experience with RFQ (Request for Quotation) procurement system, including cost and supply base strategy analysis
• Experience with gap analysis and identifying trends with large scale data sets
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (including macros, pivot tables, VLOOKUP)

Added bonus if you have

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business, Business Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management
• Professional experience in a direct buying role, including responsibility for analysis and negotiation of product and manufacturing cost of automotive commodities
• Working experience with Microsoft Power BI (including data importation, slicer manipulation, report creation and troubleshooting)

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
• Vehicle purchase & lease programs
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
• Flexible work options based on business needs
• 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, child care, schools and more
• Flexible spending accounts
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

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. 

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse 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. As a company that has been one of DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity and a member of The Billion Dollar Roundtable supporting minority and woman-owned suppliers for over 10 years, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. 

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 or need assistance with your application?  Check out the How to Apply section of our careers page on Toyota.com or send an email to [email protected]