Graduate Part Buyer

Toyota; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Structured 18-month Graduate Dev. Plan

Competitive salary with bonus plan

Flexible reward options

Meal and eco vouchers

Insurance package (medical, life, etc)

Extra holidays

Hybrid working (homeworking)

Car lease options

Employee discounts

Company restaurant

Sport facilities

Team building activities

Well-being programs

Job summary

Toyota is seeking a Graduate Buyer to launch your career in Purchasing across Europe. Build strong supplier partnerships and source parts shaping the future of mobility.

You will contribute to Europe-wide vehicle parts sourcing, participate in supplier selection, and lead negotiations to secure sustainable cost improvements while maintaining trusted relationships with engineering and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Fluent English (business language)
• University degree in business, purchasing, engineering, or related field
• Interest in automotive industry and curiosity to learn more
• Ability to break down complex challenges into clear steps
• Strong communication and collaboration with negotiation and presentation
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Capable of working independently and in cross-functional teams
• Willingness to develop proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the future of mobility by purchasing vehicle parts for Europe
• Assist in supplier selection by assessing quotations and making strategic decisions
• Lead negotiations with suppliers to drive sustainable cost improvements and long-term partnerships
• Represent suppliers within Toyota and collaborate with engineering, quality and manufacturing teams
• Develop commodity sourcing strategies and gain expertise in automotive technologies and market trends
• Work with suppliers to reduce environmental impacts and strengthen human rights due diligence

Skills

Fluent English

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

University degree in business, purchasing or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Launch your career as a Graduate Buyer at Toyota, build strong supplier partnerships and source the parts that shape the future of mobility.

Get to know your team and responsibilities

With more than 200 members of over 40 nationalities, Purchasing plays a key role in the success of TME. In Purchasing we manage the relation with suppliers of parts, raw materials and indirect goods & services across Europe. Toyota’s unique Purchasing approach is based on a strong belief in developing and maintaining long-term, stable relationships with suppliers. Through this collaborative mindset, we target to achieve our goal to contribute to the society and build ever better cars.

Your responsibilities

• You contribute to the future of mobility by purchasing vehicle parts for current and future Toyota models built across Europe.
• You play a key role in supplier selection by assessing quotations and making strategic decisions, supported by your management.
• You are part of a team that leads impactful negotiations with suppliers, driving sustainable cost improvements and long-term partnerships.
• You are the ambassador of your suppliers in Toyota and work closely with colleagues from engineering, quality & manufacturing to solve commercial and other problems in the spirit of respect and mutual trust.
• You are responsible for building commodity sourcing strategies and, by doing so, develop your expertise in automotive technologies and market trends.
• You work with suppliers to reduce environmental impacts, support carbon reduction initiatives and strengthen human rights due diligence throughout the supply chain. By collaborating with teams in sustainability, design and manufacturing, you enable Toyota to create long-term value for both the business and society.

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Your profile

For TME Graduate positions we are targeting recent University Graduates (less than 18 months of experience excluding internships)

• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
• You hold a university degree or higher education qualification in business, purchasing, engineering, or a related field
• You have an interest in the automotive industry and a curiosity to learn more about our products
• You enjoy solving problems and can break down complex challenges into clear, manageable steps
• You have good communication skills and collaborate effectively, with an openness to develop expertise in negotiation and presentation
• You demonstrate analytical thinking and attention to detail to support high-quality results
• You are comfortable working independently as well as in diverse, cross-functional teams
• You are confident using digital tools such as Microsoft Office applications (or willing to further develop these skills)
• You are willing to travel

  We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

  Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we would love to hear from you.

Our 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.

• Permanent contract and a structured 18-month Graduate Development Programme
• Competitive salary package based on your experience, including a bonus plan depending on individual and/or company results;
• Flexible reward plan that will allow you to personalise part of your reward plan and balance it in line with your priorities by opting for extra insurance, more mobility options (bike lease), extra holidays and more;
• Meal and eco vouchers;
• Insurance package (medical, life, disability, pension);
• Extra paid holidays (Toyota days, seniority days…) above the legal holidays. More can be added through our flexible reward package;
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working (homeworking, 20 days from abroad);
• Interesting car lease formulas and discount when buying a Toyota or Lexus;
• Various company discounts – Exceptional terms and prices on products and services from your favourite brands and retailers;
• 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 opportunities for everyone. Our recruitment decisions are based on everyone’s skills, experience, and the requirements of the role.We welcome people of all backgrounds, including different nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, ages, religions, ethnicities, abilities, and other personal characteristics. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment. We believe that our individual experiences and diverse perspectives are a key strength, helping us learn from one another and grow together.Together, we can make a positive impact and go beyond the ordinary.If you need any adjustments or specific support during the recruitment or interview process, for any reason, we encourage you to let your recruiter know. We are happy to help create a process that works for you.

Toyota is one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers and a leading global company, founded in 1937. Today, Toyota sells vehicles in 170 countries and employs over 350,000 people worldwide.At Toyota Motor Europe (TME), with our headquarters based in Brussels, Belgium, around 2,700 colleagues from more than 60 nationalities work together across Europe. We are responsible for the wholesale marketing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, parts and accessories, and we support Toyota’s European R&D, manufacturing, and engineering operations.We are on an exciting journey as we continue to evolve into a mobility company. Our goal is to create even more value and happiness for our customers through a wide range of mobility solutions.