As a Supply Chain and Procurement Manager, you will partner closely with Engineering and Corporate stakeholders to drive external spend strategy and build strong relationships with strategic suppliers. Reporting to the Supply Chain and Procurement Team Manager, you will play a key role in advancing the team’s objectives at Woven by Toyota.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Work synergistically with other team members to create a strong Procurement and Supply Chain team in Woven by Toyota U.S. and U.K.
Own and expand the scope of procurement and supply chain activities, including spend analysis, strategy development, stakeholder alignment, supplier selection through RFx processes, negotiations, and delivery management.
Develop procurement and supply chain strategies in alignment with each business unit’s goals with team managers.
Lead RFQs and RFPs and negotiate with suppliers to achieve competitive cost, quality, and delivery outcomes aligned with business objectives.
Lead appropriate inventory management operations in close collaboration with each team.
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
Negotiate and close contracts with suppliers at competitive price points at the speed required to support a growing business
Communicate effectively at all levels and escalate issues appropriately
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors or Masters degree in related fields.
Proven experience (5+ years) in Procurement / Supply Chain or strategic negotiation roles
Proven experience (3+ years) in autonomous vehicle industry
Experience in complex negotiations of variety of contractual agreement with suppliers including IP licensing related agreements
Experience in driving RFPs/RFQs and Supplier Relationship Management
Demonstrated success in a metrics-oriented environment and an ability to create, track, analyze and report out on metrics
Experience in using software tools for Procurement / Supply Chain to ensure a smooth procure-to-pay process by collaboratively working with Finance and stakeholders
Outstanding skill in communication with internal stakeholders with ability to present to executive levels.
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)
Communication skills including the ability to present at the executive level.
Preferred Qualifications
Passion for Technology and Mobility
Understanding of the High-tech Silicon/Semiconductor industry
Demonstrate commitment to cultural sensitivity and working in a diverse environment
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
Ability to speak, write and understand Japanese is a plus
MS Degree or MBA is a plus
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What We Do
Woven by Toyota will help to deliver the safest, most intelligent mobility experiences and lifestyle for Toyota customers everywhere. At Woven by Toyota, we envision a human-centered future, where world-class technology expands global access to mobility, enhances the capabilities of drivers, and empowers people to thrive. We achieve this with a unique global culture that weaves modern Silicon Valley innovation with Japanese quality craftsmanship. As society, technology and customer needs evolve, we continuously pursue new ways to create a more personal, seamless experience for customers.
