Assistant Global Supply Chain & Procurement Manager

About the position 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. Requirements • Bachelor's/Master's degree in related fields. • Proven experience (5+ years) in Procurement / Supply Chain or strategic negotiation roles. • Experience in complex negotiations of a variety of contractual agreements 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 communication through documents (Google Slides/Docs). Nice-to-haves • Proven experience (3+ years) in autonomous vehicles or the software industry. • Passion for Technology and Mobility. • Demonstrate commitment to cultural sensitivity and working in a diverse environment. • Demonstrate strong skills in supplier management, stakeholder 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. Benefits • Excellent health, wellness, dental and vision coverage. • A rewarding 401k program. • Flexible vacation policy. • Family planning and care benefits. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job