What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Powertrain Purchasing internship position at Toyota Motor Europe?
In a nutshell
Kick-start your career in automotive purchasing by supporting electrification projects, data-driven decision making and supplier collaboration at Toyota Motor Europe
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
You will be part of the Electrical Powertrain Department. This position offers you insights into the how the Purchasing function works to secure the supplier relationship during sourcing, production preparation and mass production. It will also provide you with a better understanding of how a leading multinational operates and interacts with various internal and external parties.
Your project
During this internship there will be 3 projects to collaborate on:
- Purchasing commercial data base regular maintenance
- Data update automation
- Continuous improvement of visualisation and functionality
- Track software development status, risks and readiness across projects
- Updating the Software SPTT dashboard and preparing review meetings with Design, Purchasing and suppliers
- Contribute to software risk assessment and ensure clear communication of software expectations to stakeholders.
- KPI monitoring
- Activity plan follow-up
- Regular reporting
Your Profile
- You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
- You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
- Student at University
- Business Analyst, interested in Technology
- Highly developed analytical skills, accuracy and reliability
- Good knowledge of MS Office tools and familiarity with systems
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.