What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer II position at Toshiba International Corporation?
About The Role
At Toshiba, we don’t just purchase materials—we power innovation. As a Buyer II, you will play a critical role in ensuring our operations run efficiently by sourcing high-quality materials, building strong supplier partnerships, and driving cost and inventory optimization strategies.
This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional looking to grow into a strategic sourcing role, with exposure to cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations.
What You’ll Do
At Toshiba, we don’t just purchase materials—we power innovation. As a Buyer II, you will play a critical role in ensuring our operations run efficiently by sourcing high-quality materials, building strong supplier partnerships, and driving cost and inventory optimization strategies.
This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional looking to grow into a strategic sourcing role, with exposure to cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations.
What You’ll Do
- Strategic Purchasing: Source materials, supplies, and services to meet business needs while optimizing cost, quality, and delivery performance
- Supplier Management: Identify, qualify, and maintain strong relationships with suppliers; support RFQs, bid evaluations, and negotiations
- Cost Optimization: Proactively identify and execute cost savings and value improvement opportunities
- Performance Tracking: Monitor supplier KPIs including quality, on-time delivery, and responsiveness; drive continuous improvement
- Inventory Optimization: Partner with planning and operations to reduce excess inventory and improve turns
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders (engineering, production, logistics) to ensure alignment on requirements and timelines
- Order & Data Management: Maintain accurate purchasing data, pricing, and supplier records within ERP systems
- Issue Resolution: Support resolution of supplier, delivery, and invoice discrepancies to ensure smooth operations
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Experience: 2–4 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Excel (data analysis, tracking, reporting)
- Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred)
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Analytical mindset with a focus on cost and process improvement
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial environments
- Exposure to supplier negotiations or strategic sourcing initiatives
- Demonstrated success in cost reduction or inventory optimization projects
- Impact: Play a key role in supporting critical operations and supply chain performance
- Growth: Clear path to advance into Buyer III, Senior Buyer, or Strategic Sourcing roles
- Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams on high-visibility initiatives
- Innovation: Be part of a company committed to advancing technology and sustainable solutions
- This role may include additional responsibilities as assigned to support business needs
- Toshiba is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace