About Woven by Toyota

Woven by Toyota is enabling Toyota’s once-in-a-century transformation into a mobility company. Inspired by a legacy of innovating for the benefit of others, our mission is to challenge the current state of mobility through human-centric innovation — expanding what “mobility” means and how it serves society.

Our work centers on four pillars: AD/ADAS, our autonomous driving and advanced driver assist technologies; Arene, our software development platform for software-defined vehicles; Woven City, a test course for mobility; and Cloud & AI, the digital infrastructure powering our collaborative foundation. Business-critical functions empower these teams to execute, and together, we’re working toward one bold goal: a world with zero accidents and enhanced well-being for all.

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### TEAM

To ensure the success of the company, it is essential to maintain healthy relationships with our suppliers and grow together as mutually trusting partners. Global Procurement is the department responsible for supplier relationship management, overseeing the entire supply chain, and managing the end-to-end procurement process for goods and services. We work in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to support supplier selection, RFP/RFQ processes, negotiations, and contract execution, ensuring that procurement aligns with the goals of each team. Beyond day-to-day procurement activities, we also actively drive strategic initiatives such as spend analysis, process optimization, and system improvements. By continuously strengthening our relationships with suppliers, we aim to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and create sustainable value that positively impacts the entire organization.

### WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about making a meaningful and lasting impact within Global Procurement and Supply Chain team at Woven by Toyota.

As a Procurement Manager, you will proactively engage with a diverse range of stakeholders across global locations — from senior leadership to operational staff —to gain a deep understanding of on-the-ground challenges, and translate those insights into more agile processes while continuously driving supplier strategy improvements.

We welcome candidates who are passionate about leading global, cross-functional projects that leverage AI and cutting-edge technologies to improve operational efficiency, enhance internal customer satisfaction, and foster a culture of continuous improvement (Kaizen).

Furthermore, we are seeking individuals who deeply resonate with our fundamental belief in treating suppliers as equal partners — built on mutual trust and a shared commitment to growing together — and who can embody that philosophy in their day-to-day work.

### RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborate with business leads to define and manage business process and technology roadmaps aligned with long-term strategies of each business unit

Design, develop, and implement innovative solutions and processes that resolve current procurement challenges and enhance the customer experience

Manage data validation and reconciliation to ensure procurement reporting is accurate, reliable, and actionable for executive decision-making

Lead complex projects from initiation to completion, delivering on major milestones and facilitate project-related testing, roll-out, and post-mortem reviews to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement

Drive automation by identifying manual tasks across the procurement lifecycle and implementing RPA and AI-driven workflows to increase speed, accuracy, and operational efficiency

Develop dashboards and reports using tools such as Power BI to track spend across categories and provide actionable insights for strategic sourcing and cost optimization

Monitor adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies to proactively identify and mitigate legal, financial, and operational risks

Design and deliver training programs to develop staff capabilities in negotiation, category management, and digital tools adoption, fostering a culture of continuous learning and procurement excellence

Act as a bridge between procurement, finance, legal, and other departments to ensure stakeholders clearly understand the "how" and "why" of procurement processes and policies

Lead the end-to-end RFP process by defining requirements with stakeholders, drafting and issuing the RFP, evaluating proposals against set criteria, negotiating terms, awarding contracts, and ensuring smooth supplier onboarding while maintaining transparency, compliance, and value delivery

### MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree or above in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field

Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management, with demonstrated expertise in supplier management, contract negotiations, process improvement, and end-to-end project management — including developing business cases, ROI estimates, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies

Minimum 5 years of experience leading and driving cross-functional projects, collaborating effectively with Finance, Operations, Engineering, Legal, and other key stakeholders — with a proven ability to lead complex initiatives from initiation to completion, managing major milestones, facilitating UAT, rollouts, and post-mortem reviews to drive continuous improvement

Proven experience in evaluating, introducing, and implementing new technologies and digital tools within procurement or supply chain functions, including ERP/procurement systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa), data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), and automation technologies (e.g., RPA, AI-driven workflows) — with demonstrated ability to develop actionable dashboards, support data validation and reconciliation, design and deliver training programs, and act as an effective bridge between procurement, finance, legal, and cross-functional stakeholders

Excellent communication skills in both English and Japanese (written and spoken), with the ability to clearly articulate procurement processes, policies, and strategies, and to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels across multicultural environmentsBachelor’s degree or above in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field

### NICE TO HAVES

Experience in business process mapping and technology roadmap development, with the ability to align procurement digital initiatives with long-term organizational strategies across multiple business units

Hands-on experience with AI and automation technologies such as RPA (e.g., UiPath, Power Automate), AI-driven spend analytics, and intelligent contract management platforms to streamline and automate procurement workflows

Advanced proficiency in data analytics and visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI, including experience in building procurement dashboards and delivering executive-level reporting for strategic sourcing and cost optimization

Proven experience in change management, including the ability to influence key decision-makers, lead organizational transformation, and design and deliver training programs that foster a culture of continuous learning and procurement excellence

Strong knowledge of procurement compliance and risk management, with experience in monitoring regulatory adherence and proactively identifying and mitigating legal, financial, and operational risks

Extensive experience leading end-to-end RFP processes and developing business cases, including drafting RFPs, evaluating proposals, negotiating contracts, managing supplier onboarding, and developing project justification proposals with ROI estimates

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Important Points

・All interviews will be arranged via Google Meet, unless otherwise stated.

・The same job descriptions are available in both English and Japanese; therefore, we kindly ask that you apply to only one version.

・We kindly request that you submit your resume in English, if possible. However, Japanese resumes are also acceptable. Please note that, depending on the English proficiency requirements of the role, we may request an English version of your resume later in the process.

WHAT WE OFFER

・Competitive Salary - Based on experience

・Work Hours - Flexible working time

・Paid Holiday - 20 days per year (prorated)

・Sick Leave - 6 days per year (prorated)

・Holiday - Sat & Sun, Japanese National Holidays, and other days defined by our company

・Japanese Social Insurance - Health Insurance, Pension, Workers’ Comp, and Unemployment Insurance, Long-term care insurance

・Housing Allowance

・Retirement Benefits

・Rental Cars Support

・In-house Training Program (software study/language study)

Our Commitment

・We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.

・Any information we receive from you will be used only in the hiring and onboarding process. Please see our privacy notice for more details.

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