Job Specifications
In a nutshell
Support purchasing new projects by driving data-driven profit management, sustainable sourcing, and digital dashboards, while gaining hands-on experience with Power BI, HRDD, and strategic sourcing decisions.
Company 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
Your team and your responsibilities
Purchasing Profit Management New Projects members act as profit leaders for new TME projects, steering end‑to‑end sourcing to secure competitive economics and robust governance. Our scope includes: increasing the overall benefit by confirming shared designs early and making bundle sourcing easier across different regions; identifying and carrying out localization opportunities for important CKD parts when there is a clear advantage; and managing sourcing activities in line with project timelines, meeting Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) requirements, and adjusting to cost‑planning targets as they are finalized. Profit leaders track performance via dashboards and structured management reporting, ensuring timely corrective follow‑up with all stakeholders. Finally, the team reviews the project and sourcing approaches strategically, yokoten the lessons learned, and develops best practices for future projects.
Your project
Your role will be to support profit leaders in the following areas within New Projects team.
Business automation (Power BI)
Support profit leaders to manage KPIs.
Identify potential process automation and digitalisation improvement opportunities.
Sourcing execution compliance & HRDD
Help profit leaders visualize and follow up HRDD/SAQ status.
Performance dashboard & reporting
Prepare a Purchasing performance dashboard covering sourcing status, HRDD compliance posture, and cost‑planning alignment versus baseline targets (where available).
CKD Localization
Create a localization opportunity tracker for CKD priority parts (business case template, merit logic, status, risks) and bring top 3 candidates to decision with clear go/no‑go criteria.
Bundle Sourcing support
Build and maintain a design commonality & bundle merit workbook and visualize bundle candidates, using the latest commonality scenarios as reference.
Prepare 1–2 commodity mini‑cases showing expected volume merit and supplier alignment.
During your internship you will learn about the purchasing processes.
Your Profile
You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
a university degree or equivalent higher education in business, purchasing, supply chain management, automotive engineering, or IT related fields
analytical skills, accuracy, and reliability
creative thinking
willingness to learn (self-motivation to learn new software and programmes)
to be result driven and able to break down complex issues into manageable portions
good communication and presentation skills
an ability to work independently
to be computer literate (MS Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Power BI, SharePoint, PowerAutomate)
to be fluent in English. Any other European language is an asset.
Duration
6 months
Confidentiality
Due to business requirement, not all performed projects can be reflected in the internship report. This issue needs to be discussed with candidate/school in advance.
It is mandatory that applicants are students for the entire period of the internship.
We can only accept students with an EEA or Swiss citizenship (not requiring a work permit or visa to be eligible to perform an internship in Belgium)
We offer
We offer a dynamic multicultural work environment with broad opportunities to learn every day and exciting career pathways that help you explore different disciplines or areas of expertise.
Your benefits
Flexible working hours and hybrid working (homeworking, 10 days from abroad);
Company restaurant – Warm dishes, salads and desserts daily, including Japanese and traditional Belgian specialties, as well as a vegan/vegetarian option;
Sport facilities – Tennis, squash, volleyball, football and softball pitches are available at various Toyota sites;
Team building activities and other personnel related events;
Programs to support your physical and social well-being.
A truly diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace
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. T
About the Company
At Toyota Motor Europe, our mission extends beyond being a leading mobility company; it's about fostering happiness for all through our commitment to Mobility for All. With a rich heritage spanning decades, we're dedicated to crafting a future where every individual experiences joy through mobility. Our pledge to deliver innovative, sustainable, and world class vehicles isn't just about transportation; it's about enhancing the lives of our customers and communities alike.
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