Supply Chain and Procurement Manager

About Woven by Toyota

Woven by Toyota, a part of the Toyota Group, is challenging the current state of mobility through human-centric innovation and empowering mobility transformation. Through our AD/ADAS technology, our automotive software development platform Arene OS, our mobility test course Toyota Woven City, and Toyota’s growth fund, Woven Capital, we are pioneering the movement of people, goods, information, and energy, weaving a future of enhanced safety, connectivity and well-being for all.

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WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

As a Supply Chain and Procurement Manager reporting to our Head of Supply Chain. You will be empowered to work closely with stakeholders across Engineering and Corporate functions to deliver the goals and objectives with regards to external spend and partnerships with strategic suppliers. You will be working as a team member of Supply Chain and Procurement team at Woven by Toyota.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead projects to tackle and improve challenges related to the company’s Procurement and Supply Chain process and activities, while catching up to a speed and changing dynamics of a start-up culture
• Negotiate and close contracts with suppliers at competitive price points for both direct and indirect procurement based on supplier strategies agreed with stakeholders
• Drive cost reduction through clean sheet analysis, and optimization of supplier base
• Must be willing to roll up their sleeves and complete multiple tasks under pressure, while assessing, managing and mitigating risks
• Communicate effectively at all levels and escalate issues appropriately with using proper documentation
• Ensure compliance to Woven by Toyota's rules and policies by effectively communicating and educating members of business units

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience (8+ years) in Procurement / Supply Chain or strategic negotiation roles
• Proven experience (5+ years) in Automotive industry
• Experience in complex negotiations of variety of contractual agreement with suppliers including agreements related to IP licensing or contingent workforce
• Deep knowledge in sourcing/purchasing including Supplier Relationship Management as well as basic procedures around RFQ/RFP
• Demonstrated success in a metrics-oriented environment and an ability to create, track, analyze and report out on metrics
• Outstanding skill for Internal and External Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills; ability to evaluate and analyze data and to present to executive leadership with demonstrated skills of communications through documents (Google Slide/Doc)
• Native-level Japanese and business-level English proficiency

NICE TO HAVES

• Passion for Technology and Mobility
• Background in procurement of automotive software, contingent workers, facilities and other IT related commodities is a plus
• Background in international trading (import and export) is a plus
• MS Degree or MBA

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Important Points

・All interviews will be arranged via Google Meet, unless otherwise stated.

・The same job descriptions are available in both English and Japanese; therefore, we kindly ask that you apply to only one version.

・We kindly request that you submit your resume in English, if possible. However, Japanese resumes are also acceptable. Please note that, depending on the English proficiency requirements of the role, we may request an English version of your resume later in the process.

WHAT WE OFFER

・Competitive Salary - Based on experience

・Work Hours - Flexible working time

・Paid Holiday - 20 days per year (prorated)

・Sick Leave - 6 days per year (prorated)

・Holiday - Sat & Sun, Japanese National Holidays, and other days defined by our company

・Japanese Social Insurance - Health Insurance, Pension, Workers’ Comp, and Unemployment Insurance, Long-term care insurance

・Housing Allowance

・Retirement Benefits

・Rental Cars Support

・In-house Training Program (software study/language study)

Our Commitment

・We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.

・Any information we receive from you will be used only in the hiring and onboarding process. Please see our privacy notice for more details.