Sr. Analyst, Connected Technologies Sourcing

Toyota North America; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 67,000 - 136,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

Tuition reimbursement

Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount

Paid holidays and paid time off

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer is seeking a qualified Senior Analyst for Connected Technologies Sourcing in Plano, TX. This role involves developing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, and working closely with suppliers. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in indirect procurement and contract management, along with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Competitive salary and full-time benefits offered, emphasizing a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience with indirect procurement sourcing, preferably in technology.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience drafting, negotiating, and redlining contracts, preferably in technology.
• Experience managing contracts and drafting contractual language including negotiation experience with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and support sourcing strategies for procurement.
• Negotiate pricing and achieve cost savings while mitigating risks.
• Manage complex projects and develop sourcing/negotiation strategies.

Skills

Research and analysis skills

Project management skills

Supplier negotiation

Relationship building

Proficiency in MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Procure to Pay tools (e.g., Ariba)

SAP Ariba

Job description

Sr. Analyst, Connected Technologies Sourcing

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Who we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These words describe life 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.

Overview

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 essential to the company’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 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 Indirect Procurement Shared Services (IPSS) Department supports TFS and TMNA. We need highly motivated and qualified Sourcing and Contract Specialists to support indirect technology procurement for the Connected Technologies (CT) and Systems & Electronics Planning (SEP) divisions. The primary responsibility is to support the execution of category procurement strategies for the Information Systems/Technology category in support of CT and SEP.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop, implement, and support strategies that consider One Toyota objectives, especially for shared suppliers and/or shared services/commodities.
• Build and maintain close relationships with business units and supplier partners to deliver comprehensive and cross‑enterprise process improvement solutions.
• Develop and implement multi‑year sourcing strategies for responsible spend categories using data analysis and internal collaboration.
• Responsible for developing negotiation strategies based on analysis and execution via supplier negotiations.
• Process business requests to issue purchase orders to suppliers.
• Effectively manage all sourcing and price negotiation activities and incoming ad‑hoc business unit requests resulting in a contract or purchase order.
• Negotiate pricing and achieve cost savings while mitigating financial and legal risks for the enterprise.
• Design, plan, manage, and lead complex and simple RFIs, RFPs, and quote requests with cross‑functional teams.
• Draft, redline, negotiate, and execute contractual documents with support from Toyota legal.
• Assess, identify, and analyze legal issues and provide clear recommendations to management and business partners.
• Participate in project meetings and recommend contractual language and approaches.
• Manage open contract action list and work to achieve business objectives within the targeted completion date.
• Coordinate meetings, strategy discussions, negotiations, and overall planning initiatives; maintain version control of agreements.
• Research existing agreements and provide summaries or interpretations of language.
• Manage contracts through the approval process working with Procurement and/or Legal as necessary.
• Maintain contract records for various third parties in an organized and consistent manner.
• Develop a thorough understanding of Toyota’s business, people, products, policies, markets, compliance framework, and customers to properly mitigate risks.
• Maintain confidentiality of all agreements and business strategies.
• May be requested to work on ad‑hoc projects including business strategy, vendor communication, etc.
• Support Technology Procurement and Sourcing activities for the Toyota Enterprise in North America or globally as appropriate.
• Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and develop and execute sourcing/negotiation strategies with little direction.
• Be proactive in communication with key customers and stakeholders, leading frequent touchpoints to align all open activities, expiring contracts, and opportunities for improvement.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or similar field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience with indirect procurement sourcing, preferably in technology.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience drafting, negotiating, and redlining contracts, preferably in technology.
• Experience with the procurement of software, telecommunications, and other technology services.
• Demonstrated experience in procurement principles and practices or equivalent experience.
• Strong research, analysis, strategy, and project management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize complex projects to timely completion.
• Experience managing contracts and drafting contractual language including negotiation experience with suppliers of varying agreement types.
• Experience with Procure to Pay tools, including but not limited to Ariba.
• Proficiency with MS Excel.
• Expertise in developing relationships with stakeholders, customers, and suppliers.
• Strong commercial transactional skills with experience reviewing and negotiating a wide range of routine and complex contracts.

Added Bonus If You Have

• Master’s, JD, Paralegal, or comparable advanced degree in business, supply chain, or related field.
• Familiarity with SAP Ariba and SharePoint.
• Automotive industry experience.
• Familiarity with the Telematics space of technology.

What We’ll Bring

• 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 and an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of your contribution.
• 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).
• Relocation assistance (if applicable).

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota has 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.

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.

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Employment Details

Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Location & Salary

Plano, TX – Salary range $67,000.00–$136,800.00 (post date: 2 days ago)