Internship -Logistics Purchase

In a nutshell

Join the purchasing team for parts logistics services, improving tools and practices for buyers. Tasks include data visualization, automation, and stakeholder communication. Strong analytical and communication skills, independence, and fluency in English are required.

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

Do you want to take part in the development of the car of tomorrow? The Purchasing team at Toyota Motor Europe can offer you this challenge. Located in the heart of Europe, Purchasing plays a key strategic role in the development of our future products.  As a Buying Intern you will develop and manage certain aspects of the procedures used inside the Purchasing Department.  This position will allow you to have an insight into the most recent technical innovations and will enable you to get a deep understanding of how a leading multinational operates and interacts with numerous internal and external parties.

Your project

You will participate in the purchasing process of parts logistics services for current and future models/vehicles. Your focus will be to improve and further develop internal tools and business practices that will support the buyers in their daily work. Such activities may include:

• Logistics suppliers’ network coverage visualization
• Improving methods of accurately estimating certain internal metrics
• Developing/improving office automation solutions

Duties may be extended to include communication with external stake holders, but it will be subject to the candidates’ capabilities, interests and maturity.   

Your Profile

• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
• You are currently studying a university degree or higher education in business, purchasing or engineering
• You are results driven and able to break down complex issues into manageable portions
• You have good communication and presentation skills
• You have highly developed analytical skills, accuracy and reliability
• You can work independently in multi-disciplinary teams
• You are computer literate (MS Excel, PowerPoint)
• You are fluent in English, another European language is an asset

Starting date

•  Between March and May

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.