Belgium Job Openings

Toyota Motor Europe

Parts Graduate Buyer

Zaventem

FULL TIME

November 18, 2024

In a nutshell:

Join Toyota’s Purchasing Division to lead and innovate with suppliers, ensuring top-quality, on-time production of next-gen automotive parts across Europe using Toyota’s renowned production system

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 car of tomorrow? The Purchasing team at Toyota Motor Europe can offer you this challenge. Located in the heart of Europe, Purchasing plays a key strategic role in the development of our future products. As a buyer you will develop and manage all aspects of the commercial relationship between Toyota and its suppliers, located all over Europe. 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

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:

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

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:

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: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.

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