Procurement Specialist

2 weeks ago

Altona North, Australia Toyota Full time

Oh what a feeling

We are so much more than just the sum of our parts. Our strength comes from working together, sharing ideas to always find new ways to progress. Together, we are Toyota.

At Toyota we celebrate individual differences, and 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. Afterall, our people are our greatest assets. We do this through employee community engagement, mentorship, development and recognition programs and our annual Women’s Conference.

Together, we are Toyota.

Toyota Motor Corporation Australia is well-recognised for offering:

  • Fully maintained motor vehicle excluding fuel and including insurance

  • 14% superannuation with subsidised income protection, life and total disability insurance

  • Annual contribution to your private health insurance worth over $1800

  • Significant family vehicle lease and purchase discounts

  • Flexible hours and workspaces, with a hybrid of working from home and in the office

  • 10 days paid domestic and family violence leave

  • Genuine career development: promotions, rotations, study assistance, paid study leave and paid professional membership

  • Paid volunteer days to support your community and matched giving program

  • 16 weeks paid primary carers leave, 4 weeks paid parental leave for secondary carers and superannuation paid on unpaid parental leave

What you’ll contribute to

We are seeking a dynamic Procurement Specialist – Corporate, to oversee the creation and execution of corporate procurement strategies. This role involves competitive sourcing through effective contract management and supplier negotiations to ensure the best supplier selection, management, and mix, with a focus on customer satisfaction, quality, cost-efficiency, sustainability, and compliance.

This role is part of our Finance and Procurement division, responsible for delivering corporate support for all finance and procurement activities, helping Toyota to implement its strategy and achieve its goals.

This is a Max Term role until 31st October 2025, located at Altona North with flexible working arrangements.

How you’ll make an impact

  • Assessment & selection of suppliers: Coordinate the evaluation and selection of suppliers according to established commodity strategies through formal tender processes, aiming to secure contracts that ensure timely delivery of goods or services at the desired quality and optimal cost.

  • Supplier management: Enhance corporate profitability by managing suppliers to ensure they maintain and improve performance levels. This includes proactively identifying and implementing cost reduction initiatives.

  • Procurement strategies: Support the development and implementation of corporate procurement commodity strategies in line with established policies to meet supplier selection objectives, focusing on customer centricity, quality, cost, sustainability, and compliance.

  • Continuous Improvement (Kaizen)- Processes and procedures: Helps develop, continuously improve, and standardize processes and procedures for corporate procurement to optimize the entire procurement process.

  • Relationship building and project management: Coordinate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to address queries and issues, ensuring that key operational activities are aligned and effectively communicated. Support key projects in alignment with corporate procurement strategies to ensure a steady supply and achieve project milestones that support the broader objectives of TMCA.

  • Reporting and Analysis: Maintain reporting systems to deliver accurate and timely information that supports planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities within the business.

Your attributes – If you’ve got one or more, we’d love to hear from you

  • Demonstrated knowledge understanding of market approaches, tendering processes, and quotations for procuring goods and services.

  • Proven ability to build and maintain cooperative professional relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

  • Experience in supporting the entire process from tendering, requests for quotation, and expressions of interest to selective tendering and contract award, including the preparation of procurement reports.

  • Advanced problem-solving skills, including the ability to research the market, analyze information, and present insights in a clear and understandable manner for individuals without a procurement background.

  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with suppliers, along with well-developed logical, analytical, and quantitative skills – proficiency in Microsoft Office suite is advantageous.

  • Proven track record of successfully delivering projects and implementing cost reduction initiatives.

If you don’t see yourself fully reflective in every job requirement listed above, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that some people don’t apply when they don’t feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation and life experiences to apply. We look forward to receiving your application.

Make your impossible, possible & apply today Application close 26th September 2024.

You’re welcome to find out more by visiting our careers page: www.toyota.com.au/careers.

We are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements, so please let us know during the recruitment process if there are any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process and your preferred type of communication, and we will be in touch to discuss your requirements.

Toyota is an endorsed employer for all women; check out our benefits directly at WORK180.

We don’t require a cover letter or selection criteria to be addressed.

Come with us and help create the future.

Primary Location

Altona North - 494 Grieve Parade

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

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