Senior Procurement Specialist

Toyota Finance Australia (TFA) is the country's largest automotive financier.  Our past gives us credibility and knowledge. But it's what the future holds, and how we can make the world a better place, that excites us. It's not just about technology but what it can do for people.

In Australia there are two separate businesses: Toyota Motor Corporation Australia (TMCA) and Toyota Finance Australia (TFA).  While we work closely together, TMCA focuses on vehicles and here at Toyota Finance Australia our priority is to provide finance, insurance and fleet management.

At TFA we're committed to empowering our customers to get into their new car and onto the road. 

We're also passionate about, and committed to, our people.  Our philosophy of Here To Move You represents our commitment to not only move our customers, but help our employees grow. 

Your success at TFA is important to us, and we pride ourselves on a work culture that supports and rewards people.

From partnering with you to support your career growth, to providing you with opportunities to learn, improve, feel engaged and appreciated, we celebrate our people and the difference they bring.

We strive to create a workplace that not only gives equal opportunities to people of all backgrounds and abilities but supports them to reach their full potential.

We're working towards a future where we look out for each other and our planet.  Where we enrich lives with the safest and most responsible ways of moving.  This is the kind of tomorrow we're imagining here at TFA.

Join us and help drive the future.

This role is based in our Head Office, Grosvenor Place, Sydney.  The office is within walking distance from the train station.  There are plenty of options for lunch and catching up with colleagues or friends after work. 

How you'll make an impact The Senior Procurement Specialist is primarily responsible for administering contracts across the organisation in order to deliver value and manage vendor risk. This will suit someone who is process minded and can use initiative to get things done.

The role of Senior Procurement Specialist is to deliver value and manage risk through best practice administration of procurement contracts whilst also providing support to the Procurement Team and key business stakeholders. The role needs focus on timely execution, good governance, risk management and continuous improvement 

Your usual day in the office will include:

• Providing specialist advice, drafting and supporting the negotiation of vendor contracts, whilst ensuring contracts are executed in a timely manner
• Liaising with internal business areas, legal teams and vendors to manage contracts to influence and deliver value and on time outcomes
• Ensuring our vendor and contract systems and records are accurate and up to date
• Ensuring governance and compliance of contracy activities to company policies & procedures
• Monitoring and reporting in relation to vendors and contracts to lead and support problem solving and continuous improvement

Your attributes

• Business or commercial degree or tertiary qualification desirable
• 5 years' accumulative experience contract administration, vendor management or procurement
• Qualification or studying for relevant professional qualification desirable (eg CIPS)
• Understanding of Information Technology contracts
• Excellent organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• Able to prioritise work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Effective working as a team and as an individual contributor

Life at Toyota & What we offer you

We pride ourselves on a work culture that supports and rewards people. From development programs to recognition programs, we make sure everyone at Toyota Finance Australia lives their best possible life. After all, our people are our greatest assets.

Toyota Australia is well-recognised for offering:

• Flexible hours and workspaces
• Career Development
• Wellness facilities & Employee Assistance Program (private coaching available to you and your family)
• Paid volunteer days to support your community / Employee Community Grants Fund

Building a great place to work

You're welcome to find out more by visiting our careers page:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. Please contact us and let us know your preferred type of communication and we will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss your requirements.

Come with us and help create the future.