Supply Chain and Procurement Team Manager-US/UK

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.
POSITIONAs a Supply Chain and Procurement Team Manager reporting to our Global Head of Procurement and Supply Chain, you will be empowered to work closely with leaders across Engineering and Corporate functional leaders to deliver the goals and objectives with regards external spend and partnerships with strategic suppliers. You will develop the team at Woven by Toyota and expand new procurement capabilities, Partnership management and Supplier Performance & Innovation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide oversight and direction to the team members in accordance with Woven by Toyota's policies and procedures.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members, including providing career development planning and opportunities.
• Create a strong Procurement and Supply Chain team in Woven by Toyota U.S. and U.K with the right job assignment of each team member.
• 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.
• Be at frontline to lead supplier relationship building and management by closely reviewing supplier's performance and by liaising with each business unit of Woven by Toyota in Japan, the US, and the UK.
• Work closely with the Engineering to keep up with and ahead of the industry trend in AV development, and manages new supplier introduction including due diligence, and helps to bridge cultures of start-ups and vehicles engineering.
• Be constantly at the lookout for the market trend of the AV development within the key players in Silicon Valley and Bay Area, and to feedback such information to relevant internal stakeholders
• 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.
• Ensure compliance to Woven by Toyota's rules and policies by effectively communicating and educating members of business units.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience (5+ years) in Procurement or related roles
• Proven experience (5+ years) in vehicle development in automotive industry
• Proven experience (3+ years) in people management
• Experience in conducting RFPs/RFQs
• Deep knowledge in sourcing/purchasing including supplier relationship management
• Data analysis skills to create, analyze and make data oriented reports
• Experience in using software tools for Procurement
• Demonstrated success in a metrics-oriented environment and an ability to create, track, analyze and report out on metrics
• Outstanding skill for Internal and External Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Excellence in both written and verbal communication skills

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 stakeholder engagement and coordination
• Demonstrate strong leadership; Processes ability to collaborate widely across the local site, with affiliates and regional/global teams
• Background in automotive software sourcing background- especially in area of joint development, IP ownership/cross-licensing, and indemnity is a significant plus
• Possesses insight into the AV development, supply chain and ecosystem and ability to identify key players regardless of "Tier" as in Tier1, Tier2… etc.
• Must be able to build strong relationships, coach and influence peers and key stakeholders
• Worked with major cloud service providers and technology multi-nationals
• Ability to speak, write and understand Japanese is a plus

$119,000-$195,500 a yearYour base salary is one part of your total compensation. At Woven by Toyota, we offer a base salary, a bonus, and a comprehensive benefits pac