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 diverse, talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

An important part of the Toyota family is Toyota Financial Services (TFS), the finance and insurance brand for Toyota and Lexus in North America. While TFS is a separate business entity, it is an essential part of this world-changing company- delivering on Toyota's vision to move people beyond what's possible. At TFS, you will help create best-in-class customer experience in an innovative, collaborative environment.

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 Data and Technology organization is looking for a highly motivated and qualified Supplier Relationship Manager

The primary responsibility of this role is to engage with, enable and support the Data and Technology organization's Supplier Relationships to ensure we maximize capabilities, minimize risk, drive performance, process governance, and cost efficiency.

Reporting to the National Manager - Supplier Management, the person in this role will govern the supplier relationship lifecycle of our strategic partners.

What you’ll be doing

Provides guidance to procurement and Data and Technology teams on supplier negotiationsManage/Report on upcoming strategic contract expirations and renewalsReporting and analysis using Ariba to ensure purchase requisitions are coded correctly and invoices are approved in a timely mannerStatus, coordination and strategy for sourcing events and contract negotiations. Conduct regular meetings with Data and Technology leaders to understand and plan for upcoming business requirementsContributes to supplier category strategy, standards and processesContributes to and leads some supplier management projects and initiativesPromotes cross-organizational and cross affiliate supplier process and practicesDocument and resolve or coordinate resolution of supplier issues

What you bring

Highly skilled in IT procurement or supplier relationship managementDemonstrated analytical and negotiation skillsAbility to effectively work in a matrix team environment with minimal oversight and maximum flexibilityPossess strong project management skillsPossess strong interpersonal and presentation skills, superior relationship managementThe ability to multitask, and have a good sense of prioritization and familiarization with financial modelingProficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Added Bonus if you have

Negotiating experience with IT buyers and suppliers

What we will 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 respectProfessional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursementTeam Member Vehicle Purchase Discount.Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable).Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire familyFlextime and virtual work options (if applicable)Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contributePaid holidays and paid time offReferral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and moreFlexible spending accountsRelocation assistance (if applicable)

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse 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. As a company that has been one of DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity and a member of The Billion Dollar Roundtable supporting minority and woman-owned suppliers for over 10 years, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business.

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.

Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.