Strategic Purchasing & Data Analytics Specialist

TOYOTETSU AMERICA INC; Cains Store (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

TOYOTETSU AMERICA INC is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to drive material sourcing and supplier management across the NA region. The role emphasizes advanced Excel analytics, cost comparisons, and cross-functional decision-making to deliver cost savings and process improvements.

Responsibilities include collaborating with suppliers, managing pre-production schedules, audits, and delivering executive-ready reports. A strong data-analysis background and ERP experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or five+ years in purchasing or analytics.
• Experience analyzing purchasing or supplier data and presenting conclusions.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to create actionable insights for management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal customers and suppliers to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Understand requirements and support supplier negotiation and material sourcing.
• Facilitate timely sourcing of materials and manage pre-production schedules.
• Travel within North America for supplier audits and QA/production support.
• Create reports and dashboards to communicate findings and recommendations.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Cost modeling

Supplier management

Dashboards

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Supply Chain Management

Finance

Accounting

Data Analytics

Tools

ERP systems

Power Query

Power Pivot

Macros

Job description

TOYOTETSU AMERICA INC is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to drive material sourcing and supplier management across the NA region. The role emphasizes advanced Excel analytics, cost comparisons, and cross-functional decision-making to deliver cost savings and process improvements.

Responsibilities include collaborating with suppliers, managing pre-production schedules, audits, and delivering executive-ready reports. A strong data-analysis background and ERP experience are essential for success.