Job Description
Your team and your responsibilities
Do you want to take part in the development of the automotive of tomorrow?
The Purchasing team at Toyota Motor Europe offers 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 IT suppliers. This position provides insight into recent technical innovations and a deep understanding of how a leading multinational operates and interacts with internal and external parties.
Your responsibilities
* Develop and implement category and sourcing strategies in areas such as Information Technology, hardware, and services across Europe.
* Negotiate with suppliers to achieve the best competitive prices based on specifications.
* Manage all commercial issues related to your portfolio.
* Make supplier selection recommendations to senior management.
* Develop an understanding of technological and market trends.
* Collaborate with Global Toyota Purchasing, developing category strategies at regional levels and contributing to global strategies.
Your Profile
* Fluent in English (TME’s business language).
* University degree or higher education in business, purchasing.
* More than 18 months of experience as a buyer; 5 years for a senior buyer.
* Experience in Indirect services procurement, including IT.
* Results-driven with the ability to analyze complex issues.
* Highly developed analytical skills, accuracy, and reliability.
* Team-oriented with a customer mindset.
* Strong planning and organizational skills.
* Willing to travel up to 20%.
Place of employment
* Brussels, Belgium (Zaventem): Toyota Motor Europe, Technical Centre.
We offer
Toyota provides a comprehensive remuneration package, including a bonus scheme and additional benefits. We promote flexibility with a hybrid work environment, allowing work from home and office collaboration. You may also work abroad for up to 20 days/year.
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