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Supply Chain and Procurement Manager

Woven by Toyota
Stanford, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

Woven by Toyota is the mobility technology subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation. Our mission is to deliver safe, intelligent, human-centered mobility for all. Through our Arene mobility software platform, safety-first automated driving technology and Toyota Woven City - our test course for advanced mobility - we're bringing greater freedom, safety and happiness to people and society.

Our unique global culture weaves modern Silicon Valley innovation and time-tested Japanese quality craftsmanship. We leverage these complementary strengths to amplify the capabilities of drivers, foster happiness, and elevate well-being.

POSITION

As a Supply Chain and Procurement Assistant Manager reporting to our Supply Chain and Procurement Team Manager, you will be empowered to work closely with stakeholders across Engineering and Corporate functions to deliver the goals and objectives with regards to external spend and partnerships with strategic suppliers. You will be working as a team member of Supply Chain and Procurement team at Woven by Toyota.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Work synergistically with other team members to contribute to create a strong Procurement and Supply Chain team in Woven by Toyota U.S. and U.K.
  • Take ownership of the assigned scope of role and responsibility, to which a wide range of Procurement / Supply Chain actions including spend analysis, strategy creation and stakeholder alignment, supplier negotiations and selections through RFx, delivery management are required
  • Help Team Manager to develop Procurement and Supply Chain strategies aligning with each business unit's goals and processes
  • Run RFQs and / or RFPs and negotiate with suppliers to achieve best-in-industry costs and quality to meet targets and to achieve the expectations from business units
  • 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
  • Ensure compliance to Woven by Toyota's rules and policies by effectively communicating and educating members of business units

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelors / Masters degree in related field.
  • 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
  • Profound understanding of the High-tech Silicon / Semiconductor industry
  • Experience in driving RFPs / RFQs as a Procurement / Supply Chain member
  • Deep knowledge in sourcing / purchasing including 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 for Internal and External Stakeholder Relationship Management
  • 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)
  • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Passion for Technology and Mobility
  • Demonstrate commitment to cultural sensitivity and working in a diverse environment
  • Demonstrate strong skill of supplier management and stakeholders engagement and coordination
  • 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
  • For California : The base pay for this position ranges from $119,000-$195,500 a year

    Your base salary is one part of your total compensation. We offer a base salary, short term and long term incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package. The total compensation offered to an employee will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and level.

    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.
  • Any information we receive from you will be used only in the hiring and onboarding process. Please see our privacy notice for more details.
  • Salary : $119,000 - $195,500

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