6 Month+ Contract (Potential Extension)

Plano, TX | Hybrid Option

Our TCNA Procurement team is seeking a Procurement Specialist that will manage key tasks in TCNA’s procurement process, including supplier management, purchase order management, and data analysis and reporting. Will assist in identifying potential suppliers, sourcing products or services, building requirements, obtaining quotes, conducting price analyses, identifying risk, and offering support for purchases.

Responsibilities:

Coupa system management/monitoring:

• Review/monitor/verify/process requisitions
• Follow up with users for approvals
• Ensure Purchase Orders (POs) are transmitted correctly
• Troubleshoot and solve for Coupa system issues, including tickets
• Assist Coupa users with questions/delegations, reporting, etc.

Reporting (run reports for visibility and accuracy/update):

• Contract export and review (correct as needed) including Spend, Stakeholder/department, Category, and Savings
• Export/prepare Procurement quarterly updates/year end
• Coupa implementation costs updates

Process:

• Monthly Coupa user review
• Provide training for new Coupa users
• Manage PO change requests and record in SharePoint report
• Monitor status/track and log for D&B, Gartner, TPCRM, etc.
• Coupa change management log updates/maintenance
• SharePoint updates including Expiring contracts, NDAs, MSAs, and Suppliers
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
• Ensure SharePoint site(s) / content is current (archive outdated information, refresh as needed, etc.)
• Perform supplier status review annually

Projects/ad-hoc:

• Manage requests from Stakeholders (i.e. Assist in acquiring samples for testing (Microsoft Hub, Samsung Flip), etc.)
• Build Request for Proposals and cost analysis on proposals, summarizing contractual requirements, and negotiating on pricing and terms and conditions for purchases
• Establish and maintain relationships within the business lines, contract managers, legal and sales groups to effectively understand needs and capabilities, and to effectively and efficiently complete purchasing requests.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure complete necessary vendor documentation, following existing Sourcing & Procurement procedures.
• Manage contracts and license agreements to ensure that obligations are met and the process for tracking renewals or replacement of existing agreements is managed and scalable.
• Help troubleshoot and resolve process issues impacting internal stakeholders.

Other Responsibilities as needed:

• Assist with projects upcoming/in flight
• Align with parties (Vendors, Stakeholders, etc.) of activity needed and timing
• Supplier Management
• Tracking SLAs and managing credits

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in procurement
• Experience with strategic sourcing processes (RFx), contract standards, and contract language
• Experience with Information Technology suppliers and contracts
• Experience with Procure-to-Pay (P2P) tools and systems
• Good technical aptitude with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with a variety of tasks and manage multiple priorities/deadlines effectively
• Skilled in guiding, motivating, and influencing others without direct authority
• Solutions-oriented with an ability to keep an open mind while finding agreeable solutions
• Customer-focused mindset with excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
• Demonstrates problem-solving, troubleshooting, decision making, prioritization, and planning skills
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to develop healthy working relationships and collaborate with peers and leaders
• Exhibits integrity and high standards in work quality
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Adaptable and able to work effectively with diverse personalities and in changing environments
• Values diversity and differences amongst individuals in interactions

Added Bonus if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field is a bonus
• Experience with Coupa is a bonus
• Experience with global contracts and/or multi-entity companies is a bonus

Excited about this opportunity, but don’t meet 100% of the qualifications? We’d still love for you to apply! Toyota Connected is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where unique experiences are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute. You may just be the right candidate for this or other Toyota Connected opportunities.

Location:

This position is based in Plano, Texas. Toyota Connected encourages all employees to live within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned work location for Hybrid work. 

To save time applying, Toyota Connected does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position currently.

What’s in it for you?

In addition to an excellent compensation, you’ll also receive:

• Annual Patent-a-thons and Hackathons to embrace your superior creative thinking ability.
• Free catered lunches when working onsite. We try to keep it healthy, but Fridays are “cheat” days, so you can get your carbs on!
• Two fully stocked Nespresso bars for your coffee and tea fixes.
• No dress code! Come as you are. We know the smart people we hire don’t need to be told what to wear.
• Free covered garage parking to shield your vehicle from those sneaky storms and to protect your buns from the Texas sun.

Who Are We?

Toyota Connected was established in 2016 to infuse the power of big data and cloud intelligence into all aspects of the mobility experience so that driving a Toyota or Lexus is more personal, intuitive, and safe. We create and enable technologies that delight, simplify, and connect the lives of those who use our products. We believe this mobility revolution will empower our customers to use their vehicles in an array of exciting new ways. We support, celebrate, and thrive on the opportunity to provide Mobility for All.

Making a connected life a more human experience takes humans from all walks of life. Toyota Connected celebrates and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces you.

We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process by providing reasonable accommodations as necessary for persons with disabilities or those affected by pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. If you need to request an accommodation, please reach out to your Recruiter who will connect you with an HR Business Partner to discuss your requested accommodation. We only share the candidate information obtained through this process as necessary to fulfill our reasonable accommodation obligations and strive to create an unbiased and equitable experience for all.