Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Toyoda Gosei North America (headquartered in Troy, MI) is seeking a Buyer in the Purchasing department. The role requires a high degree of autonomy and involves professional‑level production‑related procurement for TGNA and its manufacturing companies.

• Drive cost savings initiatives such as annual price review, VA/VE, and others as assigned.
• Lead annual price review negotiations with existing suppliers for cost reductions.
• Support VA/VE activities with suppliers and TG cross‑functional groups to drive cost savings.
• Negotiate price increases and tariffs with suppliers.
• Implement sourcing & new program launch activities with new/existing materials.
• Participate in new program launch activities with manufacturing plants, cross‑functional departments, and suppliers.
• Issue, collect, negotiate and analyze RFQs and cost breakdowns with new and existing suppliers.
• Analyze and forecast petrochemical/metals market data for price negotiations and budget preparation.
• Maintain purchase order data and ensure approvals for upcoming purchases.
• Contribute to commodity strategy development.
• Communicate with TG Japan (HQ) regarding global material strategies.
• Participate in Purchasing’s annual cost‑saving target setting and strategy development.
• Partner with TG cross‑functional groups and locations in new material development, commercial agreement strategies, commodity sourcing strategies, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Function in a highly collaborative environment where flexibility and teamwork is critical to success.
• Drive optimization by being actively engaged in continuous improvement efforts.
• Manage and resolve supplier issues as needed.
• Travel to TG manufacturing plants and suppliers as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business or related field is required, or equivalent years of relevant experience is required.

• Minimum of one year of experience in Purchasing function is required.
• Strong desire to learn all aspects of Purchasing and a willingness to expand to other commodities is required.
• Exposure to the development of short and long‑term global purchasing strategy is preferred.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, frequently required to sit, occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision.

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suites is required.

• Office Environment.

• Ability to consistently meet deadlines is required.
• Effective verbal, non‑verbal, negotiation and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to sustain a high degree of professionalism in interacting with internal and external customers is required.
• Effective attention to detail, problem solving, analytical and organizational skills are required.

• Hybrid Work Style (if eligible).
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance.
• Company Paid STD, LTD, Life, and AD&D.
• Generous Employer Contribution to HSA.
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• 401K Company Match.
• Paid Time Off/Holidays.
• Free Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• Reimbursement Programs (Cellphone, Tuition, Vehicle, etc.).
• Multiple Free Wellness Programs Offered.