Buyer I or II, New Product Development - The Toro Company

Buyer I or II, New Product Development - The Toro Company

Who Are We?  

With roots dating back to 1914, The Toro Company was built on a tradition of quality and caring relationships. Today, the company is a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment including turf and landscape maintenance, snow and ice management, underground utility construction, rental and specialty construction, and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions. Through a strong network of professional distributors, dealers, rental stores and retailers in more than 125 countries, we proudly offer a wide range of products across a family of global brands to help golf courses, professional contractors, underground construction professionals, groundskeepers, agricultural growers, rental companies, government and educational institutions, and homeowners – in addition to many leading sports venues and historic sites around the world.

Your Opportunity:

This entry to mid-level Buyer, NPD Sourcing Specialist role provides foundational support for supply chain and procurement activities under the direct guidance of Level 3/4. The role is responsible for executing transactional tasks such as processing RFQs and setting up new parts, placing and confirming orders, coordinating shipments, processing Engineering Change Orders (ECO/ECN) and running standard reports. The Level 1 also participates in cross-functional communications and supplier conversations, supports prototype sourcing efforts, and begins to engage with tools like the Toro Supplier List (TSL). The position offers opportunities for learning and development through team collaboration, supplier visits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Sponsorship:  

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a school/employment or any other visa, regardless of expiration date, now or in the future.

Job Title:

The job title will be based on academic and prior years of directly related experience.

• Buyer I:Bachelor's Degree plus (0-2) years related experience.

• Buyer II: Bachelor's Degree plus more than two (2+) years related experience.

Work Location: 

• This role will be based at the Bloomington, MN Toro's International Corporate Headquarters.  Fully remote is not available at this time. 

• The current team works 3-days on campus, with optional 2-days remote.  

• Typical office environment as it pertains to lighting, temperature, and noise level when in administrative/operations offices.

• This position will work closely with key channel partners and must collaborate among a wide variety of internal teams including marketing, retail and sales channels, business segments and more.

• Travel 10%, domestic and international, an related expense reporting duties.

What Will You Do? Key Responsibilities:  

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for: 

• Run standard reports through SAP, Power BI and Excel.

• Process RFQs and ECO/ECNs with guidance from the level 3/4.

• Place and confirm orders in alignment with project plans and coordinate shipments.

• Participate in cross-functional conversations and communications within ISC.

• Check existing supplier contracts and learn to navigate the Toro Supplier List (TSL); begin using with guidance.

• Support prototype sourcing efforts with assistance.

• Supports multiple areas of the parts procurement process within TTC’s MRP/ERP system. 

• Engage in and provide input on continuous improvement, lean and productivity initiatives for the role.

• Attend lunch and learns, supplier visits.

• Provide support to the project lead.

• Maintain positive relationships with internal customers to ensure alignment with Toro goals.

• Ability to troubleshoot routine issues that arise in daily work.

Other Job Dimensions?

• Under direction of Manager, Sourcing – NPD, this position supports strategic and tactical sourcing activities for a variety of low, medium, and high complexity, and high-risk materials, components and services. Work is to be performed cross-functionally with marketing, design engineering, advanced manufacturing, manufacturing, test, industrial design and both prospective and existing suppliers. Support prototyping initiatives.

What Do You Need?  

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferred in Supply Chain Management, Operations or Engineering.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively and diplomatically interact with and meet customer needs (internal and external).

• Highly self-motivated, ability to work under pressure, manage and prioritize multiple objective concurrently, attend to details, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to maintain composure during high stress situations, remaining focused on the ultimate objective.

• Capacity to work independently as well as within a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

• Understanding of manufacturing processes, cost drivers, and market dynamics for assigned commodities.

• Strong attention to detail and communication skills.

• Proficient skills in Microsoft Suite.

• Willingness to learn, provide insights and support team initiatives and strategies.

• Up to 0-10% travel (domestic and international), and related expense reporting duties.

Preferred:

• Certification through ISM or APICS preferred.

• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Suite, SAP preferred.

• Proficient MRP/ERP, Ariba and SAP® skills a plus

What Can We Give You? 

At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top-tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits - The Toro company offers employees at our Bloomington, MN HQ location a variety of perks, including: 

• Dress for your day- We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment. 

• Food - Take advantage of our onsite café, which serves both breakfast and lunch. With a Caribou Coffee attached, you can grab a snack and a coffee at any time during your day. 

• Wellness- The Toro Company’s HQ offers complimentary use of our onsite fitness facility to employees. In addition to physical well-being, TTC offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees.  

• Volunteerism- The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer` in the community. 

• Summer Hours – Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer! By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at our Bloomington HQ are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday. 

• Competitive Salary– A reasonable salary estimate is $65,000-$85,000 for this opportunity.The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the One@Work app, formerly the Even app. 

At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment experience for our applicants. Recruitment fraud is a growing concern for job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process, you’ll never be required to pay any fees or disclose personal financial details when applying to TTC opportunities. All legitimate job opportunities must be applied for directly through our official careers page at jobs.thetorocompany.com or via Workday, our applicant tracking system.

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.

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