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Senior administrative assistant purchasing

(m/f/x)

Reference: PO-0YR2L04K /
Online since 30 Apr 2026

Zaventem, BE

Office

Interim

Day - Full-time

Job description

Do you want to take part in the development of the car of tomorrow? The Purchasing team at Toyota Motor Europe is able to offer you this challenge. Located in the heart of Europe our department plays a key strategic role in the development of our future products. You will be located in the Part Buying and Engineering team.

As part of our Purchasing team, you provide the administrative support working closely with the buyers, engineers in Toyota Motor Europe Purchasing and our suppliers. In more detail;

  • You are working in the purchasing division, where you will mainly give support to the management and to the buyers with all administrative related activities.

  • You provide administrative support to the buyers, to the management and provide information to suppliers as a 1st contact.

  • You follow up practical implementation of purchasing decisions through timely and accurate handling of the purchasing procedures and computer systems.

  • You create databases and follow-up specific pricing (Excel)

  • You organise and follow-up the travel arrangements

  • You organise meetings, support logistic arrangements of the team

  • You support on ad-hoc basis projects within the division

  • You follow up communication with our suppliers ( surveys/ monthly KPI follow up etc)  and Purchasing members, collect data & visualize the status / results

Requirements

  • You have a Bachelor degree

  • You are fluent in English (Toyota Motor Europe business language)

  • You have very good communication skills

  • You have more than 5 years experience in Information Systems, administration and management support  

  • You have highly developed analytical skills, accuracy and reliability

  • You have an eye for detail and the ability to work independently 

  • You have very good knowledge/experience of MS Office tools (especially Excel: advanced formulas, pivot table…) 

  • You are interested and familiar with systems/applications in general

  • You have business understanding and affinity with automotive products is an asset

Languages

You have an excellent knowledge of English

Offer

Toyota offers a comprehensive remuneration package, including interesting extra-legal benefits. Toyota provides flexibility to take care of both your career and your personal life by providing hybrid work environment with structural possibility to both work from home & collaborate in the office. 

At Toyota Motor Europe, they are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all. All 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, date of birth, religion, ethnicity, disability or other personal characteristics. Toyota do not tolerate harassment or discrimination as our individual experiences and overall diversity is a key strength. Together, let's 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.

Contract: 

Long term interim contract (weekly renewed)

Start date: 15/06/2026

Expected end date: 01/09/2027

Full time

Hybrid : Toyota Motor Europe in Zaventem and possibility for home office

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