In a nutshell: Company Information: Your team and your responsibilities:

• Purchase vehicle parts or raw materials for current and future models/vehicles
• 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 within the automotive industry
• Work closely with Global Toyota Purchasing, develop commodity strategies at regional level and have direct input towards global strategies

Your Profile:

• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
• You have a university degree or higher education in business, purchasing or engineering
• You have business understanding and affinity with automotive products
• 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 are computer literate (MS Excel, Power Point)
• You are willing to travel up to 20%

We offer:

• 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: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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, ethnicity, disability or other personal characteristics. 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.