Purchasing Supplier Development Analyst

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. Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future. You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment (e.g., H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, ‘job flexibility benefits’ [also known as I-140 or Adjustment of Status portability], etc.) now or in the future. You should not apply for this role if you will require Toyota to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future. Who we’re looking for Toyota’s Purchasing Supplier Development (PSD) Buying Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Purchasing Analyst with a strong data analytics mindset and the ability to turn insights into sound business decisions. The primary responsibility of this role is to develop sourcing strategies, apply rigorous analytical thinking (cost modeling, scenario/variance analysis, and benchmarking) to inform negotiations and recommendations—ensuring our Supplier Partners are compensated fairly while maintaining Toyota’s competitive advantage across the North American supply chain.  The person in this role will support PSD’s objective to develop our outsourced supply base by using data-driven performance insights to improve overall cost, quality, manufacturability, and operational self-reliance—and by enabling timely, well-supported decisions with internal stakeholders. This position is located in Georgetown, Kentucky (PEMC). What you’ll be doing Sourcing, pricing, and cost management for various manufacturing indirect commodities/assets/services supporting the ongoing operations at North American Manufacturing Companies (NAMCs) as well as the strategic commodities across the various NAMCs, including Production Engineering procurement. Develop sourcing strategies using data-driven analysis to maximize supply base efficiency and support clear, timely decisions. Establish, analyze, and monitor cost metrics/KPIs to drive a consistent, efficient approach to pricing, enable decision-ready recommendations, and support timely payment issuance. Negotiate with Supplier Partners for cost savings/avoidance using fact-based analytics and tools such as competitive benchmarking, cost-element modeling, and variance analysis from a defined baseline. Report accurately and on time to all project milestones, synthesizing information into clear insights/dashboards for leadership reviews on target creation & achievement and negotiation. Lead Annual Price Review activities with Supplier Partners by analyzing cost drivers, quantifying improvement opportunities, and aligning stakeholders on data-backed actions focused on Manufacturing Improvement. Understand and analyze commodity market trends (e.g., indices, capacity, and risk signals) to inform sourcing decisions and ensure Toyota is using the right supplier candidates and technologies. Act as a resource to plant personnel to understand their purchasing requirements, educate them on purchasing procedures, and lead the purchasing process in the most efficient manner. Lead negotiations with suppliers and internal functional areas to resolve commercial issues. What you bring  Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent experience from Business, Business Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management or other related disciplines. Minimum of 4+ years of experience in a direct buying role, with accountability for cost