Job description

Description:

Important Notes:

· Team: Indirect procurement shared services team

· Responsible for procuring software’s.

· Software procurement experience, sourcing specialist(Software's/software technologies)

· The candidate will Identify software's, negotiate the rates/prices

· Working though a list of purchase order through their system

· Identifies needs for the requests, negotiates and approves

· Collaboration and problem solving

· RFP’s and negotiate cost savings, contracts

· 6 months contract with a potential to extend

· 40 hours a week, OT as needed, 2 days in the office: Tuesday and Wednesday: Plano, TX

· 2-3 years of experience.

· Interview: 2 rounds, 1st round: Panel 45 minutes, 2nd round: If needed 30 minutes panel

Requirements:

we’re calling this role a Procurement Analyst but I believe the market equivalent role is for a Sourcing/Procurement Specialist. I’ve added some additional details of what I’m looking for below in blue and I’m looking to move forward ASAP to find the right candidate to come on-board. Please let me know if you have any questions or if you want to meet to discuss in more detail.

The primary responsibility of this role is to support the Indirect Procurement Shared Services (IPSS) team to process purchase requisitions, negotiate enterprise purchases, and facilitate Toyota’s process for Software technology purchases and sourcing events.

Reporting to the Manager of IT Software Sourcing, the person in this role will support the Indirect Procurement department's objective to implement procurement strategies, obtain best value, and mitigate risks for the business.

What You’ll Be Doing:

· Driving Procurement activities for varying software types from perpetual licenses to Software as a Service (SaaS) for utilization by Toyota’s technology teams.

· Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop a negotiation plan and lead negotiations with suppliers to obtain the best value for the software product and associated services for Toyota while mitigating legal risks for the Enterprise.

· Designing, planning, managing, and leading key Requests for Proposals, information, quote, etc., with cross-functional teams for software and software implementation services as applicable.

· Supporting Toyota Legal and the Indirect Procurement Shared Services (IPSS) Contracts Team with the development and execution of contractual documents including Non-Disclosure Agreements, Statement of Work, Master Services Agreements, SaaS Agreements, Software License Agreements, Services Agreements, and other contracts as necessary to support Procurement and business needs.

· Build and maintain close relationships with business units and supplier partners.

· Effectively manage all sourcing and price negotiation activities and in-coming ad hoc business unit requests resulting in a contract or purchase order.

· Process business requests to issue purchase orders to suppliers.

What You Bring

· Minimum of 2 years of experience with indirect procurement sourcing.

· Minimum of 2 years of experience with Software sourcing and negotiations.

· Demonstrated experience in procurement principles and practices or equivalent experience.

· Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks of varying complexities and successfully set priorities for meeting time-bound deliverables.

· Exceptional analytic, organization, presentation, and interpersonal skills with applied solid judgment and strategic thinking.

· Strong collaboration, communication (written and verbal), and influencing skills.

· Experience with procurement of software and related technology services.

Added Bonus If You Have

· Familiarity with Ariba (or similar tools).

· Automotive industry experience.

· Masters or graduate degree in business, supply chain, or related field.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $25.50 - $35.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• IT Procurement: 2 years (Required)
• Procurement: 2 years (Required)
• Sourcing: 2 years (Preferred)
• Negotiation: 2 years (Preferred)
• IT sourcing: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Plano, TX 75024

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