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Procurement & PurchasingIT Buyer

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In a nutshell Shape Toyota’s IT and connected-services future by building sourcing strategies,

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Procurement & PurchasingIT Buyer

Shape Toyota’s IT and connected-services future by building sourcing strategies, selecting suppliers and negotiating value-driven partnerships across Europe

Toyota is one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers and a leading global company, founded in 1937. Today, Toyota sells vehicles in 170 countries and employs over 350,000 people worldwide.At Toyota Motor Europe (TME), with our headquarters based in Brussels, Belgium, around 2,700 colleagues from more than 60 nationalities work together across Europe. We are responsible for the wholesale marketing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, parts and accessories, and we support Toyota’s European R&D, manufacturing, and engineering operations.We are on an exciting journey as we continue to evolve into a mobility company. Our goal is to create even more value and happiness for our customers through a wide range of mobility solutions.

Responsibilities

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Do you want to take part in the development of the automotive world of tomorrow?

The Purchasing team at Toyota Motor Europe can offer you this challenge. Located in the heart of Europe, Indirect Purchasing plays a key strategic role in the development of our future products and services. As a buyer you will develop and manage all aspects of the commercial relationship between Toyota and its suppliers for IT and Connected Vehicle Services. This position will allow you to have an insight into the most recent technical innovations and will enable you to get a deep understanding of how a leading multinational operates and interacts with numerous internal and external parties.

Develop and implement category and sourcing strategies in areas like Information Technology and Connected Vehicle Services, covering hardware, software and services across Europe
Negotiate with our suppliers to achieve competitive pricing, based on specifications required
Challenge specifications and demand requirements with internal stakeholders to drive value and optimize total cost of ownership
Manage all commercial issues related to your portfolio of responsibility
Make appropriate supplier selection recommendations to senior management
Develop comprehensive understanding of technological market trends
Work with Global Toyota Purchasing. You will develop category strategies at regional level and have direct input towards global strategies

You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
Hold a university degree or equivalent higher education in Business, Economics, Purchasing
You have between 2 and 5 year experience
Bring experience in indirect procurement, including IT hardware, software, digital services, and/or Connected Vehicle services; alternatively, possess strong procurement capabilities combined with a genuine interest for technology-driven categories
Are results driven and able to break down complex issues into manageable portions
Have good communication, negotiation and presentation skills
Demonstrate highly developed analytical skills, accuracy and reliability
Can work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary teams
Possess strong planning, prioritization and organizational skills
Are computer literate (MS Excel, PowerPoint)
Are willing to travel up to 20% as required

What We Offer

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We offer a dynamic multicultural work environment with broad opportunities to learn every day and exciting career pathways that help you explore different disciplines or areas of expertise.

Your benefits:

✓Competitive salary package based on your experience, including a bonus plan depending on individual and/or company results;

✓Flexible reward plan that will allow you to personalise part of your reward plan and balance it in line with your priorities by opting for extra insurance, more mobility options (bike lease), extra holidays and more;

✓Meal and eco vouchers;

✓Insurance package (medical, life, disability, pension);

✓Extra paid holidays (Toyota days, seniority days…) above the legal holidays. More can be added through our flexible reward package;

✓Flexible working hours and hybrid working (homeworking, 20 days from abroad);

✓Interesting car lease formulas and discount when buying a Toyota or Lexus;

✓Various company discounts – Exceptional terms and prices on products and services from your favourite brands and retailers;

✓Company restaurant – Warm dishes, salads and desserts daily, including Japanese and traditional Belgian specialties, as well as a vegan/vegetarian option;

✓Sport facilities – Tennis, squash, volleyball, football and softball pitches are available at various Toyota sites;

✓Team building activities and other personnel related events;

✓Programs to support your physical and social well-being.

At Toyota Motor Europe, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for everyone. Our recruitment decisions are based on everyone’s skills, experience, and the requirements of the role.We welcome people of all backgrounds, including different nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, ages, religions, ethnicities, abilities, and other personal characteristics. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment. We believe that our individual experiences and diverse perspectives are a key strength, helping us learn from one another and grow together.Together, we can make a positive impact and go beyond the ordinary.If you need any adjustments or specific support during the recruitment or interview process, for any reason, we encourage you to let your recruiter know. We are happy to help create a process that works for you.