Procurement Sourcing Analyst – Travel & Event Services

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.

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.

Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future. You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment (e.g., H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, TN, ‘job flexibility benefits’ (also known as I-140 or Adjustment of Status portability), etc. now or in the future. You should not apply for this role if you will require Toyota to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.

Who we’re looking for 

Toyota’s Indirect Procurement Department is looking for a highly motivated and qualified Procurement Sourcing Analyst for the Travel and Event Services, Office Supply and Social Innovation Grant Allocation category.  Approximate annual spend across all categories is $225M.

The primary responsibility of this role is to lead the creation and execution of category procurement strategies for the following categories:

• Travel and Event Services: Stakeholder and supplier guidance on procure to pay processes; Negotiations and contract management for events, travel management company, online booking tools, airline, hotel, rental car supplier and other travel/events related agreements

• Catalog Management: Support/manage office supply, business card and gift card Ariba catalogs

• Social Innovation: Supports the Grants team in its annual grant/sponsorship activities

Reporting to the Procurement & Event Services Manager, the person in this role will support the Indirect Procurement department's objective to implement procurement strategies to reduce costs and mitigate risk for the business.

What you’ll be doing

• Travel & Event Services:

  • Execute/manage event, airline, hotel, and rental car contracts

  • Lead quarterly review and annual recalibration activities

  • Educate business teams on procurement, travel/event services and risk management policies and procedures

• Catalogs/ Office Supplies:

  • Source suppliers and manage Ariba office supply catalogs for TMNA & TFS Corporate and NAMCs (manufacturing plants) 

• Social Innovation

  • support end to end grant writing & approval process for successful allocation of annual grant requests

• Support the development and execution of contractual documents including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of work (SOWs), onboard new suppliers to Ariba and other agreements 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.

• Effectively manage all sourcing and price negotiation activities on an annual and/or multi-year basis for responsible commodities

• Participate in business unit trainings to help stakeholders understand the procure to pay process

• Participate in annual Procurement activities including documenting the processes – (Ji Kotei Kanketsu (JKK)), Procurement Strategy Meeting (PSM), Annual Price Review (APR) and other annual deliverables.

• Conduct RFP as required to support assigned commodities

What you bring

• Four-Year College Degree (BA or BS] and/or relevant work experience

• 2 or more years of relevant work experience

• Ability to manage multiple tasks of varying complexities and successfully set priorities for meeting time-bound deliverables

• Demonstrated collaboration, communication (written and verbal) and influencing skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of Products (Specifically Word & Excel)

Added bonus if you have

• Previous relevant work experience in hospitality

• Knowledge of SAP Ariba

• Understanding of procure to pay Procurement Process (supplier onboarding through contract execution & PO issuance)

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)