Senior Sourcing Specialist

About the Role

Toyota’s Indirect Procurement Shared Services (IPSS) Department is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Senior Sourcing Specialist for the Enterprise Strategic Programs (ESP) team. This role focuses on leading the creation and execution of procurement strategies for long-term transformation programs at Toyota, which are often high-dollar, cross-functional, and span multiple categories such as consulting, electrification & battery services, and IT systems & technology.

Reporting to the ESP Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will support the Indirect Procurement department’s objective to implement procurement strategies that reduce costs and mitigate risk for the business.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement multi-year sourcing strategies for assigned spend categories using data analysis and internal collaboration.
• Align strategies with One Toyota objectives, including global initiatives, especially for shared suppliers and/or shared services/commodities.
• Design, plan, manage, and lead key Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and Requests for Quotes (RFQs) with cross-functional teams.
• Support Toyota Legal and Contracts teams in developing and executing contractual documents, including Non-Disclosure Agreements, Statements of Work, Master Services Agreements, SaaS Agreements, Software License Agreements, Services Agreements, and other contracts as needed.
• Build and maintain close relationships with business unit leaders and supplier partners to deliver cross-enterprise process improvement solutions.
• Negotiate pricing and achieve cost savings while mitigating financial and legal risks for the enterprise.
• Consult stakeholders on best-in-class processes, design, and execution strategies.
• Manage all sourcing and price negotiation activities, including ad hoc business unit requests, resulting in contracts or purchase orders.
• Develop negotiation strategies based on analysis and execute them through supplier negotiations.
• Process business requests to issue purchase orders to suppliers.
• Support Technology Procurement and Sourcing activities for TMNA and its subsidiaries.
• Assist with Procurement and Sourcing for complex and high-profile executive requests (e.g., “white glove” procurement).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a similar field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in indirect procurement sourcing.
• Demonstrated experience in procurement principles and practices.
• Proven ability to create and implement procurement strategies.
• Experience with Procure-to-Pay tools, including Ariba.
• Experience in the procurement of software and related technology services.
• Contract drafting and negotiation experience with suppliers.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, including VLOOKUP, IF statements, pivot tables, and related tools.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks of varying complexities and prioritize time-bound deliverables.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, presentation, and interpersonal skills with solid judgment and strategic thinking.
• Strong written and verbal communication, collaboration, and influencing skills, including experience presenting to VPs and business units.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or advanced graduate degree in business, supply chain, or a related field.
• Automotive industry experience.

Benefits

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
• Professional growth and development programs, including tuition reimbursement.
• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount and Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable).
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family.
• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan with company match and annual retirement contribution from Toyota.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Referral services for prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more.
• Tax-advantaged accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA).
• Relocation assistance (if applicable).

Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship for employment-based visas or other work authorization for this role now or in the future. You must have the right to work in the United States without requiring Toyota’s support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment.