Packaging Buying Analyst

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 diverse, talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

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 Purchasing Supplier Development (PSD) division is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Returnable Packaging Buying Analyst.

The primary responsibility of this role is to develop packaging sourcing strategies, analyze cost data to identify trends and cost saving opportunities, maintain and grow relationships with fabricators/ suppliers and collaborate across various departments to ensure our Supplier Partners are compensated fairly while maintaining Toyota's competitive advantage through its North American supply chain.

The person in this role will support PSD Accessories, Logistics and Packaging (ALP) department sourcing and cost management of returnable packaging, including resin totes, steel and aluminum racks to assure that the product is delivered and paid in a timely manner. The candidates should consistently demonstrate attributes of next level capability as outlined in the Toyota Core Competencies and meets expectations of current position.

What you'll be doing

Sourcing

• Develop sourcing strategies to maximize supply base efficiency focused on quality, capacity and a sustainable cost structure through collaboration with Toyota North American Manufacturing Companies (NAMCs).
• Solicit, analyze and compare bids through Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quotations (RFQ).
• Develop and present supplier selection recommendations to management based on thorough analysis, verification of product specifications and confirmation of supplier performance.

Pricing

• Establish/ maintain cost standards to reach a consistent, efficient approach to pricing.
• Negotiate with supplier partners for cost savings and avoidance utilizing competitive benchmarking 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.
• Report accurately and timely to all project milestones including reporting out to top management on creation of target & achievement to such target.

Quality Management

• Apply quality metrics in sourcing decisions to maintain industry leadership.
• Collaborate with NAMCs on the resolution of quality and/or capacity issues to ensure supply continuity.
• Manage relationships with Supplier Partners to ensure optimal performance of the supply chain.
• Understand and analyze respective packaging market trends to ensure Toyota is using the right supplier candidates and technologies.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Accounting, Business, Data Analytics, Economics, Finance, Engineering or Supply Chain Management or equivalent professional experience in a purchasing role.
• Professional experience in a purchasing, procurement, or similar role with responsibility for product analysis, cost negotiation and supplier sourcing.
• Packaging procurement experience.
• Experience with supply base strategy development & analysis.
• Experience with data analysis with ability to evaluate and identify trends to support decision making & recommendations to management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel experience (ie: Macros, Queries, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP).

Added bonus if you have

• Experience working with Automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier.
• SAP experience.

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.
• Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable).
• 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 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.

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