Commodity Manager

Toyota Material Handling•Columbus, IN

22h•$70,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join our Toyota Material Handling North America Procurement Team as a Commodity Manager The Role: We’re seeking a passionate and dedicated Commodity Manager who brings strong decision-making and expertise to the table. In this role, you’ll audit, source, review costs, and visit suppliers while collaborating with a dynamic, diverse team to achieve shared goals. At Toyota Material Handling, we value innovative and creative ideas. If you enjoy tackling challenges while having the opportunity to go above and beyond, you will feel right at home.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience
Proficient with MS Office applications and highly skilled in Excel
Strong analytical and research skills
Must be able to problem solve and handle multiple tasks effectively
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
Demonstrated ability to lead commodity strategy development autonomously basely on objective and subjective criteria

Nice To Haves

CSPM or APICS certification is a plus
Results oriented and strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at any level

Responsibilities

Participate in cross-functional teams to gather business requirements and select sources that demonstrate market segment leadership and increase value to our organization
Create, maintain, and execute procurement commodity strategies for the assigned categories
Improve quality and delivery by leading supplier selection and developing improvement plans through monitoring supplier performance regularly and leading key initiatives
Develop, distribute, and analyze RFPs/RFQs and collect proposals to support competitive sourcing decisions.
Lead negotiations and assist with contract management.
Eliminate supply chain risk by addressing concerns and supporting internal stakeholders in the event of imminent supply risk.
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts within the procurement function and across the supply chain.
Collaborate in Toyota Material Handling Group (TMHG) initiatives that promote global synergy.

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Performance Bonus
Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid Holidays
Affordable Medical plans and no-cost Dental & Vision options
100% 401(k) match up to 6%
Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
Tuition Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance
Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward Programs
Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development
Onsite Fitness Center & Occupational Health Clinic (Columbus, IN Facility only)
Best in class work culture!