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Toyota Material Handling · 2 days ago

Commodity Manager – HR and Professional Services

Columbus, IN

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$74K/yr - $95K/yr

2+ years exp

Toyota Material Handling is seeking a Commodity Manager for HR and Professional Services to help establish sourcing strategies across multiple sites. The role involves collaborating with business stakeholders to align sourcing outcomes with organizational goals, developing commodity-level strategies, and driving supplier innovation and process improvement.

Autonomous VehiclesIndustrialIndustrial AutomationIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing

Responsibilities

Partners closely with business stakeholders (e.g., HR, Finance, Marketing, etc.) to understand needs, shape specifications, and align sourcing outcomes with organizational goals

Leads commodity-level strategy development and execution for assigned indirect spend areas, aligning sourcing levers to organizational objectives

Applies structured evaluation frameworks that integrate cost, quality, delivery, and risk—weighted according to cross-functional input and aligned with strategic sourcing policies—to support defensible supplier selection

Develops and executes structured RFx processes to drive informed, traceable, and unbiased supplier decisions

Delivers competitive advantage in indirect procurement through cost modeling, negotiation strategy, and structured contract management

Improve quality and delivery by participating in and executing strategic supplier improvement plans through monitoring performance regularly and leading key initiatives

Minimize and eliminate supply chain risks by quickly addressing concerns and supporting internal stakeholders, such as in the event of immediate supply risk or emergency outsourcing

Drives value beyond cost through supplier innovation, process improvement, and alignment with ESG or operational efficiency goals

Engages in initiatives that foster collaboration and operational synergy across TMHNA, affiliated companies, and global partners

Qualification

Procurement experienceCPSMAPICS certificationAdvanced Excel skillsStrategic sourcingSupplier managementAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solvingAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's Degree

2 + years relevant experience in procurement

Ability to Travel: Up to 25-30% (domestic and international)

Preferred

CPSM or APICS certified in supply chain and operations management

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, macros, and complex formulas

Adaptable and resilient in fast-paced, dynamic environments with a strong sense of urgency

Results-oriented with excellent communication skills across all organizational levels

Strong analytical and research capabilities; adept at problem-solving and multitasking

Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure

Skilled in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications

Benefits

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

Best in class work culture!

Company

Toyota Material Handling

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Toyota Material Handling offers a full line of material handling products proudly assembled in the United States, including forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, pallet jacks, container handlers, automated guided vehicles, and tow tractors, along with aerial work platforms, fleet management services, and advanced automation engineering and design.

Founded in 1990

Columbus, Indiana, USA

1001-5000 employees