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.

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 Purchasing Supplier Development (PSD) Buying Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Purchasing Associate.

The person in this role will support PSD Buying groups with administrative tasks, supplier follow-up, and system processing.

The person in this role will support PSD’s objective to develop our outsourced supply base to ensure overall best cost, quality, manufacturability, and operational self-reliance.

What you’ll be doing

• Execute buying Operating Procedures (OPs) including issuing Requests for Quotation and dispatching Purchase Orders (PO).

• Process and manage SAP/Ariba PO data.

• Weekly report management.

• Supplier follow-up to confirm data, request information, and late requests status.

• Document & update business process OPs to improve divisional efficiency.

• Manage document distribution, organization, and retention.

• Resolve day-to-day supplier issues related to system communication failures, urgent/ rush PO’s, payment issues, late assignments, etc.

• Support company events such as Annual Business Meeting, etc.

• Overall administrative duties (travel, catering, expense reports, meeting scheduling).

What you bring

• Associate degree or higher or 2 years equivalent experience in a professional business environment.

• Experience working in a direct or support role in Automotive Buying/Purchasing/Procurement.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel including ability to complete macros, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP.

• Proficiency with PowerPoint.

• Working experience with Microsoft Power BI (including data links, slicer manipulation, report filters and basic troubleshooting).

Added bonus if you have

• Bachelor's Degree or higher.

• Experience working directly in Toyota PSD Buying as a Team Member or Contractor.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI (including data importation, report creation and intermediate troubleshooting).

• Experience with Microsoft Visio or Lucid, including flow chart creation and modification.

• Experience with SAP Ariba.

• Experience with gap analysis and problem identification through understanding of large data sets and procedures.

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).

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.