Buyer - Purchasing Function

Toyota Motor Europe Adapazarı Branch

Company general 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. 

Team/division description

 Toyota unique purchasing policy is based on a firm belief in developing and maintaining long-term stable relationships with our suppliers. Starting from this true partnership approach, 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 company operates and interacts with numerous internal and external parties

Your responsibilities

·       You provide the link between Toyota Europe and our component suppliers developing new products for the next generation of automobiles in Europe.

·       You purchase vehicle components for current and future models/vehicles with close collaboration with R&D

·       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.

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Your profile

·       University degree or higher education in engineering, business and purchasing.

·       You are fluent in English (TME business language) any other European language is an asset

·       You demonstrate a proactive hands-on approach and outgoing personality

·       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 multi-disciplined teams

·       Willing to travel up to 20%

 Preferred Candidate

·       Graduate or 2 years of experience

Place of employment

• Turkiye - Sakarya (Adapazari): Toyota Motor Europe, Adapazarı Branch

 We offer

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.

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.

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.