Oh what a feeling!
At Toyota we celebrate individual differences, and we strive to create a workplace that not only gives equal opportunities to people of all backgrounds and abilities but supports them to reach their full potential. Afterall, our people are our greatest assets. We do this through employee community engagement, mentorship, development and recognition programs.
Together, we are Toyota.
Toyota Motor Corporation Australia is well-recognised for offering:
Fully maintained motor vehicle including insurance and fuel
Annual contribution to your private health insurance worth over $2,000
Significant family vehicle lease and purchase discounts
Flexible hours and workspaces, with a hybrid of working from home and in the office
Wellness facilities – free onsite gym, end of trip facilities
Free car parking and discounted onsite cafe
Genuine career development: promotions, rotations and paid professional membership
Paid volunteer days to support your community and matched workplace giving program
26 weeks paid primary carers leave, 8 weeks paid parental leave for secondary carers and Superannuation paid on unpaid Parental Leave
Access to Toyota’s RewardsHub – explore, manage and customise your benefits to suit your lifestyle
What you’ll contribute to
An exciting opportunity for a Senior Procurement Planning Specialist (Corporate Procurement) to join our Finance & Procurement division in a max term role until 30th September 2027.
The Finance & Procurement Division provides strategic financial and procurement support across the business, ensuring effective governance, operational excellence, and the resources needed for TMCA to deliver on its strategic objectives.
The Senior Procurement Planning Specialist (Corporate Procurement) plays a pivotal role in enhancing procurement capability through the development and implementation of strategic initiatives, policies, procedures, systems, and reporting frameworks, while contributing to sourcing and supplier engagement activities when required.
This role is based in Port Melbourne, with regular travel to the Altona office and access to flexible working arrangements.
How you’ll make an impact
Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of procurement strategies, policies, processes, systems, and procedures to support business objectives and compliance requirements.
Drive annual procurement planning and long-term strategic initiatives, ensuring best practice across people, processes, technology, and governance.
Monitor procurement performance, analyse key metrics, and recommend improvement initiatives to achieve operational and strategic objectives.
Lead and deliver continuous improvement (Kaizen) projects across procurement processes, policies, systems, and ways of working.
Manage procurement reporting and analytics, providing insights on spend, supplier performance, procurement activity, and business outcomes.
Support sourcing, supplier selection, contract processes, and ongoing supplier management while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and risk management requirements.
Your attributes –If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
Degree qualification or equivalent professional experience.
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the business.
Solid understanding of procurement processes, policies, and best practices.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing strategies, policies, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Strong analytical capability, including experience managing large data sets and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Experience in project management and procurement technologies is advantageous, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Make your impossible, possible & apply today!
You’re welcome to find out more by visiting our careers page: www.toyota.com.au/careers.
Applications close on 16th September 2026
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use.
We are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements, so please let us know during the recruitment process if there are any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process and your preferred type of communication, and we will be in touch to discuss your requirements.
Toyota is an endorsed employer for all women. Please review Work180 website for further information.
We don’t require a cover letter or selection criteria to be addressed.
Come with us and help create the future.
Skills Required
- Degree qualification or equivalent professional experience
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
- Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the business
- Solid understanding of procurement processes, policies, and best practices
- Experience developing and implementing strategies, policies, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong analytical capability, including experience managing large data sets
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Experience in project management
- Experience with procurement technologies
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
What We Do
Toyota Motor Corporation is a global automotive industry leader manufacturing vehicles in 27 countries or regions and marketing the company’s products in over 170 countries and regions. Founded in 1937 and headquartered in Toyota City, Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation employs nearly 350,000 people globally.
