Purchasing/Procurement Specialist Job at Toyota Industries Group TACG-TICA, Pendergrass, GA

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  • Toyota Industries Group TACG-TICA
  • Pendergrass, GA

Job Description

Company Information:

Toyota-Denso Automotive Compressor Georgia, Inc. (TACG), established in 2004, is a subsidiary of Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO). TICO is a leading global manufacturer of automobile parts and assemblies, material handling equipment, and provider of logistics solutions. TACG specializes in the manufacturing of automobile air conditioning compressors.

TACG is based in Pendergrass, Georgia. This position is on-site at 1000 Valentine industrial Parkway, Pendergrass GA 30657.

Department Purpose:

The main goal of Purchasing Department is to ensure that Purchase Orders are created and approved, goods and services are received and orders are completed in an accurate and timely manner. In order to support this goal, the Purchasing Department is responsible for requisition review, competitive quotation as appropriate, supplier evaluation, contract review coordination with management and suppliers, daily order management, invoice approvals and record keeping. To bolster this process, purchasing identifies suppliers that can act as long-term partners and works with them to achieve cost and quality improvements. In order to measure the performance and effectiveness of suppliers, Purchasing tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) as well as other relevant aspects of acquiring goods and services.

Position Purpose:

Serves as the Purchasing Department specialist with regard to the procurement of direct and in-direct goods and services for the company.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement various purchasing instructions, policies, and procedures.
  • Establish relationships with suppliers to monitor and negotiate pricing for goods and services, communicate product quality expectations and on-time delivery goals.
  • Review, approve, and generate purchase orders for materials, services and supplies.
  • Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
  • Confirm delivery of materials from domestic and international suppliers.
  • Develop mid and long-term purchasing strategies for supplies and materials based on forecasted production requirements.
  • Generate continuous improvement activities to reduce costs and improve company efficiencies.
  • Generate cost analysis and other monitoring reports for management review.
  • Perform job duties in accordance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines including OSHA and EPA and complies with all company policies and procedures.
  • Follow all aspects of the site Environmental Policy as it pertains to normal job duties.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Education, Experience, & Abilities:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, and/or three to five years related working experience in the purchasing or materials management function within a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience managing and negotiating with suppliers is preferred.
  • Must be fluent in written and spoken English. Bilingual in Japanese is a plus.
  • Proficient in Office applications including Excel, Word & PowerPoint.
  • Experience with MAPICS/INFOR a plus.
  • Ability to assimilate and analyze data to present to management a complete framework for decision-making.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-cultural, team oriented environment.

Physical Requirements:

  • The associate frequently is required to stand, walk and/or sit for extended periods. Also, use hands to pinch/grip, grab, handle or feel.
  • The associate is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • The associate must occasionally lift and/or move at least 10 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
  • The associate will need to be able to adjust and maintain focus on tasks in a busy open environment.
  • Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Toyota-Denso Automotive Compressor Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

Contract work, Work experience placement,

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