Global Supply Chain & Procurement Manager

Work synergistically with other team members to create a strong Procurement and Supply Chain team in Woven by Toyota U.S. and U.K.

Own and expand the scope of procurement and supply chain activities, including spend analysis, strategy development, stakeholder alignment, supplier selection through RFx processes, negotiations, and delivery management.

Develop procurement and supply chain strategies in alignment with each business unit’s goals with team managers.

Lead RFQs and RFPs and negotiate with suppliers to achieve competitive cost, quality, and delivery outcomes aligned with business objectives.

Lead appropriate inventory management operations in close collaboration with each team.

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

Bachelors or Masters degree in related fields.

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

Experience in driving RFPs/RFQs and 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 in communication with internal stakeholders with ability to present to executive levels.

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)

Communication skills including the ability to present at the executive level.

Passion for Technology and Mobility

Understanding of the High-tech Silicon/Semiconductor industry

Demonstrate commitment to cultural sensitivity and working in a diverse environment

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 is a plus