Global Supply Chain & Procurement Manager

Woven by Toyota is enabling Toyota's once-in-a-century transformation into a mobility company. Inspired by a legacy of innovating for the benefit of others, our mission is to challenge the current state of mobility through human-centric innovation - expanding what "mobility" means and how it serves society.

Our work centers on four pillars: AD/ADAS, our autonomous driving and advanced driver assist technologies; Arene, our software development platform for software-defined vehicles; Woven City, a test course for mobility; and Cloud & AI, the digital infrastructure powering our collaborative foundation. Business-critical functions empower these teams to execute, and together, we're working toward one bold goal: a world with zero accidents and enhanced well-being for all.

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

WHAT WE OFFER

We are committed to creating a modern work environment that supports our employees and their loved ones. We offer many options of the best programs to allow you to do your most meaningful work and to help you shape the future of mobility.

・Excellent health, wellness, dental and vision coverage

・A rewarding 401k program

・Flexible vacation policy

・Family planning and care benefits

Our Commitment

・We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.

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