Sourcing Analyst

Magnit Direct Sourcing on behalf of Toyota is currently hiring a Sourcing Analyst for a temporary assignment in Plano, TX.

This is a 12 month contract position. The pay range for this role is between $30/hr - $35/Hr. Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K.

Job Description

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.

What We’re Looking For

• Manager is looking for candidates who’ll be responsible for sourcing of vendors for IT procurement.
• They’ll be responsible for identifying the best vendors for IT related procurement for e.g., projects related to services & hardware, IT upgrades, etc.
• Candidate should have strong Excel skills with formulas and pivot tables.
• Toyota’s Indirect Procurement Shared Services (IPSS) Department is looking for a highly motivated and qualified Sourcing Specialist for the Information Technology category.
• The primary responsibility of this role is to lead the creation and execution of category procurement strategies for specific Information Systems/Technology. This may include IT Hardware, IT Services, and IT Software in support of various enterprise projects.
• Reporting to the IT Procurement / Strategic Sourcing Manager, the person in this role will support the Indirect Procurement department's objective to implement procurement strategies to reduce cost and mitigate risk for the business while processing business requests to issue supplier PO’s.
• Developing and implementing multi-year sourcing strategies for responsible spend categories, using data analysis and internal collaboration.
• Developing strategies that consider One Toyota objectives, especially for shared suppliers and/or shared services/commodities.
• Designing, planning, managing, and leading key Requests for Proposals, information, quote, etc., with cross-functional teams.
• Supporting Toyota Legal and Indirect Procurement Shared Services (IPSS) Contracts with the development and execution of contractual documents including Non-Disclosure Agreements, Statement of Work, Master Services Agreements, SaaS Agreements, Software License Agreements, Services
• Agreements, and other contracts as necessary to support Procurement and business needs.
• Build and maintain close relationships with business units and supplier partners to deliver comprehensive and cross-enterprise process improvement solutions.
• Negotiate pricing and achieve cost savings while mitigating financial and legal risks for the enterprise.
• Effectively manage all sourcing and price negotiation activities and in-coming ad hoc business unit requests resulting in a contract or purchase order.
• Responsible for developing negotiation strategies based on analysis and execution of those strategies via supplier negotiations.
• Process business requests to issue purchase orders to suppliers.
• Support Technology Procurement and Sourcing activities for TMNA, TFS, and other potential Toyota entities.
  
  

Qualifications/ What You Bring (Must Haves)

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or similar field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with indirect procurement sourcing.
• Demonstrated experience in procurement principles and practices or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks of varying complexities and successfully set priorities for meeting time-bound deliverables.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to create and implement procurement strategies.
• Exceptional analytic, organization, presentation, and interpersonal skills with applied solid judgment and strategic thinking.
• Strong collaboration, communication (written and verbal), and influencing skills.
• Experience with Procure to Pay tools, including but not limited to Ariba.
• Experience with procurement of software and related technology services.
• Contract drafting and negotiation experience with suppliers.
• Masters or graduate degree in business, supply chain, or related field.
• Automotive industry experience
  
  

Talented, dedicated people are an integral part of our mission to build the best workforce, working together to create the future of mobility and make the world a better place. We are always on the lookout for diverse, driven, and collaborative talent interested in performing contract work for Toyota.

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Magnit is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

QUALIFICATION/LICENSURE

Work Authorization : Green Card, US Citizen

Preferred years of experience : 0 years

Travel required : No travel required

Shift timings : 9 AM to 5 PM