Job Description
Category Manager – 12 Month Contract/Acting
Rank 5
Scarborough, ON (Hybrid)
Deadline: Please apply by August 7, 2024.
Toyota Canada (TCI) currently has an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to support our Finance & Accounting department. This is a 12-month contract/acting opportunity and will report to the Manager, Procurement.
The selected candidate will have the unique opportunity to work closely with the Procurement Manager and larger team to develop departmental strategies and process efficiencies. The successful candidate will be accountable for the Procurement of Goods and Services on behalf of TCI. The individual will also establish & maintain effective systematic tools and procedures to enable TCI best practices in Procurement. In addition, the candidate will have the opportunity to build effective internal client relationships, provide advisory-level services, and achieve targeted savings for the organization through negotiation and cost-saving/strategic sourcing initiatives while maintaining quality and integrity in goods and services acquired.
What We’ll Bring:

Company & Culture

• A hybrid work environment
• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• A focus on respect for people and continuous improvement
• Summer Hours – condensed work week during the summer

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Extended health care and dental benefits effective immediately
• Associate vehicle discount program
• Paid holiday shutdown and competitive paid time off benefits

What You’ll be Doing:

• Support and develop best-in-class Procurement practices by planning and executing Procurement strategy to assigned divisional categories, developing and maintaining organizational Spend Analysis and Compliance metrics, and acting on RQ/PO requests through Procure to Pay system (SAP) while ensuring compliance to system requirements
• Assess the requirements of the organization to develop specifications for products/services; identify new service providers and research new products; manage supplier base for internal client groups
• Lead negotiations with external vendors; monitor and control contracts and vendor performance; resolve ongoing, escalated issues (mitigate undue vendor supply/financial exposure)
• Utilize knowledge of industry best practices to establish and implement procurement policies, procedures and processes that ensure organizational compliance while effectively managing the needs of various internal stakeholders
• Support departmental priorities, providing input in the day-to-day challenges and decision-making process
• Be a Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing best-in-class advisory services to all levels of the organization, including Executives
• Support the Procure to Pay module by liaising with key team members as the SME on purchasing and requisitioner requirements
• Conduct analysis on spending and budget data; present findings and make recommendations to senior management through business case reviews to improve financial controls and realize cost savings
• Take initiative to collaborate with the legal department and ensure optimal preparation and structure of service and consulting contracts
• Develop and lead the process for periodic evaluation of supplier performance and/or vendor reviews as needed
• Help lead the development of an enterprise-wide vendor management strategy involving the evaluation, selection, and onboarding of strategic vendors, ensuring they meet quality, reliability, and compliance standards
• Assist in the design and implementation of standardized TCI vendor key performance measures, score-carding, Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), risk indicators and outcome targets to improve efficiency, generate continuous improvement and build accountability
• Assist in adopting a framework for the Procurement team involving regular vendor reviews and identify opportunities for vendor consolidation, cost reduction, and process improvement
• Establish standard KPI/SLA metrics

What You’ll Bring:

• University degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Economics or related field, or a combination of education, training and experience
• 5+ years of experience in Procurement/Strategic Sourcing/Category and Contract Management; Vendor management experience is preferred
• 3+ years of experience with procurement ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Experience working with internal and external parties to identify business requirements, design and implement business solutions, monitor vendor performance and/or resolve issues with diplomacy
• Understanding of Contract Management principles
• Understanding of Finance; Awareness of accounting principles is an asset
• Knowledge of financial systems, processes and internal controls over financial information
• Ability to foster and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Advanced program management skills, ability to lead sourcing events, influence key decision-makers, and build successful partnerships with internal business units
• Strong negotiation skills with proven ability to influence outcomes
• Strategic/critical thinking, advanced problem solving and decision-making
• Ability to effectively manage and execute priorities
• Strong communication and presentation skills at all levels, including an executive audience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (including Visio)

About Us
Toyota Canada Inc. is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Toyota Canada’s head office is in Toronto, with regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax. Toyota parts and accessories are distributed through TCI’s Parts Distribution Centres in Bowmanville and Vancouver. TCI supports over 287 Toyota and Lexus dealers in Canada with services that include training, sales, marketing, environmental and customer satisfaction initiatives.
What Sets Us Apart?
A focus on People, Passion for Toyota, Innovation and Make Things Better has made us an award-winning company, recognized worldwide for our technological leadership and superior standards of quality, community involvement and environmental responsibility.
What You Should Know:
Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process or your employment if you require accommodation.

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• Support and develop best-in-class Procurement practices by planning and executing Procurement strategy to assigned divisional categories, developing and maintaining organizational Spend Analysis and Compliance metrics, and acting on RQ/PO requests through Procure to Pay system (SAP) while ensuring compliance to system requirements
• Assess the requirements of the organization to develop specifications for products/services; identify new service providers and research new products; manage supplier base for internal client groups
• Lead negotiations with external vendors; monitor and control contracts and vendor performance; resolve ongoing, escalated issues (mitigate undue vendor supply/financial exposure)
• Utilize knowledge of industry best practices to establish and implement procurement policies, procedures and processes that ensure organizational compliance while effectively managing the needs of various internal stakeholders
• Support departmental priorities, providing input in the day-to-day challenges and decision-making process
• Be a Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing best-in-class advisory services to all levels of the organization, including Executives
• Support the Procure to Pay module by liaising with key team members as the SME on purchasing and requisitioner requirements
• Conduct analysis on spending and budget data; present findings and make recommendations to senior management through business case reviews to improve financial controls and realize cost savings
• Take initiative to collaborate with the legal department and ensure optimal preparation and structure of service and consulting contracts
• Develop and lead the process for periodic evaluation of supplier performance and/or vendor reviews as needed
• Help lead the development of an enterprise-wide vendor management strategy involving the evaluation, selection, and onboarding of strategic vendors, ensuring they meet quality, reliability, and compliance standards
• Assist in the design and implementation of standardized TCI vendor key performance measures, score-carding, Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), risk indicators and outcome targets to improve efficiency, generate continuous improvement and build accountability
• Assist in adopting a framework for the Procurement team involving regular vendor reviews and identify opportunities for vendor consolidation, cost reduction, and process improvement
• Establish standard KPI/SLA metric