Graduate Buyer Direct Purchasing - Zaventem, België - Toyota Motor Europe

Toyota Motor Europe

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Zaventem, België

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Sophie Dubois

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Beschrijving

Company Information:

TOYOTA is one of the world's largest automobile manufacturers and a leading global corporation. Founded in 1937. Toyota now sells vehicles in 170 countries and employs over people. Based in Brussels, Belgium, and staffed by 2.700 people and more than 60 nationalities, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) handles the wholesale marketing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, parts & accessories, and manages Toyota's European R&D, manufacturing, and engineering operations.

We are excited to be transforming into a mobility company focusing on bringing even more happiness to our customers through various mobility solutions.

Your team and your responsibilities:

Team description

Do you want to take part in the development of the car of tomorrow? The Purchasing team at Toyota Motor Europe is able to offer you this challenge.

Located in the heart of Europe our department plays a key strategic role in the development of our future products.

As a Buyer you will be able to develop and manage all aspects of the commercial relationship between Toyota and its suppliers, located all over Europe.

Moreover, this position will allow you to have an insight in 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.

Your responsibilities

You purchase vehicle components for current and future models/vehicles
You negotiate with our Suppliers to achieve the best cost reductions for piece price and tooling
You manage all commercial issues related to your portfolio of responsibility
You are responsible to make appropriate Supplier sourcing recommendations to Senior management.
You have comprehensive understanding of technological and market trends within the automotive industry.
You are working closely with Global Toyota Purchasing division; you will develop commodity strategies at regional level and have direct input towards global strategies.

Want to know more about how it is to work at Toyota? Check-out Working at Toyota Motor Europe Or Meet the people working at Toyota Motor Europe

Your Profile:
For TME
Graduate positions we are targeting recent University Graduates (less than 18 months of experience excluding internships)

University degree or higher education in business, purchasing or engineering
You have already some work experience in purchasing, procurement...ideally within automotive
Business understanding and affinity with automotive products
Result driven and able to break down complex issues into manageable portions
Good communication, negotiation and presentation skills
Highly developed analytical skills, accuracy and reliability
Ability to work independently, sometimes under stress, in multidisciplined teams
Advanced level of Microsoft Office tools
Willing to travel up to 20%
Fluent in English, any other European language is an asset.

Place of employment

Belgium
Brussels (Zaventem): Toyota Motor Europe, Technical Centre

We offer
Permanent contract, including

An 18months training program (on top of the daily job)
On the job training
Classroom training (Toyota Way, Toyota Production System )
Experiential training (56 weeks Line training at an European Manufacturing Company )
Evolution towards the "Specialist" grade after graduation

Toyota offers a comprehensive remuneration package, including a bonus scheme and interesting extra-legal benefits.

We provide flexibility to take care of both your career and your personal life by providing hybrid work environment with structural possibility to both work from home & collaborate in the office.

You can also take your work abroad for up to 20 days/year.

At Toyota Motor Europe, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all. All our recruitment decisions are based on the individual and their qualifications along with the job requirements. The selection process is without regard to nationality, gender, age, ethnicity, or disability. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination as our individual experiences and overall diversity is our key strength. Together we have the power to make a positive change and go beyond the ordinary.

If you need any specific consideration for the interview process due to disability or any other reason, please let the recruiter know.