Indirect Buyer- Graduate

In a nutshell:

Launch your purchasing career at Toyota by shaping sourcing strategies, selecting suppliers and negotiating value across Europe

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 350.000 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 automotive 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 products and services. As a buyer you will develop and manage all aspects of the commercial relationship between Toyota and its suppliers. 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.

Your responsibilities

develop and implement category and sourcing strategies for specific indirect categories of goods and services across Europe

negotiate with our suppliers to achieve the best cost reductions

manage all commercial issues related to your portfolio of responsibility

make appropriate supplier selection recommendations to senior management

develop comprehensive understanding of technological and market trends

collaborate with stakeholders across Europe and with Toyota purchasing colleagues in other regions

Your Profile:

you are fluent in English (TME’s business language)

youhave a university degree or higher education in business, purchasing etc.

you are results driven and able to break down complex issues into manageable portions

you have good communication, negotiation and presentation skills

you have highly developed analytical skills, accuracy and reliability

you can work independently in multi-disciplinary teams

you have strong planning and organization skills

you are computer literate (MS Excel, PowerPoint)

you are willing to travel up to 20%

We offer:

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:

Permanent contract and a structured 18-month Graduate Development Programme

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.

A truly diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace:

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