Internship – Electrical Powertrain - Purchasing

In a nutshell

Join the Electrical Powertrain Purchasing team at Toyota, where you'll support key projects like process improvement, data implementation, activity standardization, and business continuity planning. This role offers the chance to work with suppliers across Europe, driving innovation in electric vehicle components.

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.

Your team and your responsibilities

Team/division description

TME's Purchasing plays a key strategic role in the development of our future products. Buyers & Engineers develop and manage all aspects of the relationship between Toyota and its suppliers, located all over Europe. Part of the overall European Purchasing team of approximately 200 people, the Electrical Powertrain Department is responsible for the purchase and preparation of vehicle components for electrical powertrain functions (e.g. Wire Harness, HVAC, Inverter) interacting with both internal and external stakeholders.

Your project

After an integration period to understand our philosophy and internal processes, your contributions will be expected in the following key areas:

• Wire Harness Buying Process:

  • Support the continuous improvement (Kaizen) of the wire harness purchasing process.
  • Identify areas for optimization and efficiency gains.

• Economic Database Implementation:

  • Assist in the creation and implementation of an economic database.
  • Ensure accurate data collection, organization, and accessibility for stakeholders.

• Activity Standardization:

  • Contribute to the standardization of key activities within the department.
  • Develop clear guidelines and procedures to enhance consistency and efficiency.

• Electronic Business Continuity Planning:

  • Support the development and maintenance of business continuity plans related to electronic components.
  • Ensure risk mitigation measures are in place for supply chain disruptions.

This structured approach will allow you to have a tangible impact on our processes and contribute to key strategic initiatives.

Your Profile

• Bachelor or Master degree in Engineering or in Business.
• Proficient with Teams, Outlook, Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint,…etc).
• Advanced knowledge of data/reporting tools – knowledge of PowerBI or Excel VBA is a plus
• Highly developed analytical skills, accuracy and reliability, enjoy working with numbers and handling/manipulating multiple data sets
• Can work independently in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Have good communication and presentation skills.

Starting date

•  March 2025

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. The selection process is without regard to nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, ethnicity, disability or other personal characteristics. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination as our individual experiences and overall diversity is our key strength. Together we have the power to make a positive change and go beyond the ordinary.

If you need any specific consideration for the interview process due to disability or any other reason, please let the recruiter know.