Strategic Procurement Project Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

13 Paid Holidays

401(k) match up to 6%

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Job summary

Toyota Material Handling North America is seeking a Procurement Project Lead to guide new model development, conduct cost analytics, prepare budgets, and drive supplier onboarding for strategic projects. You will coordinate with New Product Development, Supply Chain, Product Planning, Sales, Accounting and Quality to ensure on-time delivery and cost targets.

You will monitor market conditions and lead improvement plans, while applying change-management approaches to influence cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree with focus in Supply Chain, Business Management, or Engineering is preferred.
• CPSM, CSCP or APICS certification is preferred
• Master in Business Administration is a plus
• Experience should include 3-5 years in Commodity Management or 3 years leading Cross Functional Projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge with various direct material commodities and strong analytical skills; cross-functional leadership is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads and monitors multiple projects to increase productivity and effectiveness of group.
• Identifies project risks and sets action plans to resolve.
• Possesses ability to influence organization through change management strategies.
• Supports other Procurement Analysts as needed (supplier meetings, costing review, contracts).
• Functions as liaison between internal stakeholders including New Product Development, Supply Chain, Product Planning, Sales, Accounting, Quality and Business Planning, including local and global TM Industries support.
• Maintains continuous knowledge of market conditions, industry trends and developing technologies.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Change management

Strong communication

Supplier development

Education

Bachelor degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, or Engineering

CPSM, CSCP or APICS certification

Master in Business Administration

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

AS400

SAP

Job description

Toyota Material Handling North America is seeking a Procurement Project Lead to guide new model development, conduct cost analytics, prepare budgets, and drive supplier onboarding for strategic projects. You will coordinate with New Product Development, Supply Chain, Product Planning, Sales, Accounting and Quality to ensure on-time delivery and cost targets.

You will monitor market conditions and lead improvement plans, while applying change-management approaches to influence cross-functional