Procurement Project Lead: Strategic Sourcing & Cost Control

Toyota Material Handling, Inc.; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Generous PTO & 13 holidays

Medical, Dental & Vision plans

401(k) match up to 6%

Life Insurance & Disability

Tuition Assistance Program

EAP & mental health support

Onsite Fitness Center

Job summary

Toyota Material Handling North America Procurement Team seeks a Procurement Project Lead to drive new model development and supplier onboarding. You will oversee cost analytics, budgeting, and project timelines across multiple initiatives.

The role requires 3–5 years in Commodity Management or cross-functional project leadership, with strong analytical and communication skills. In-person Columbus, IN location; relocation support offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, or Engineering preferred.
• CPSM, CSCP or APICS certification preferred.
• MBA a plus.
• 3–5 years in Commodity Management or 3 years leading cross-functional projects.
• Knowledge of direct material commodities and analytical tools; strong communication and leadership.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint; AS400; SAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects to increase productivity and effectiveness of the group.
• Identify project risks and set action plans to resolve.
• Influence organization through change management strategies.
• Support Procurement Analysts with supplier meetings, costing reviews, and contracts.
• Liaise between internal stakeholders across New Product Development, Supply Chain, Product Planning, Sales, Accounting, Quality and Business Planning.

Skills

Project leadership

Cost analytics

Budgeting

Supplier development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree in Supply Chain/Engineering

MBA preferred

CPSM/CSCP/APICS cert preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

AS400

SAP

Job description

Toyota Material Handling North America Procurement Team seeks a Procurement Project Lead to drive new model development and supplier onboarding. You will oversee cost analytics, budgeting, and project timelines across multiple initiatives.

The role requires 3–5 years in Commodity Management or cross-functional project leadership, with strong analytical and communication skills. In-person Columbus, IN location; relocation support offered.