Founded in Japan in 1917, YOKOHAMA Rubber Company Limited has a wealth of experience in various industries such as tyres, marine, aerospace and other industrial products as well as an impressive global distribution network covering all continents. YOKOHAMA Europe is the European Region established to manage all the activities necessary to oversee the european tyres market.
By joining YOKOHAMA, the resource will be part of a young and ambitious company, fast growing in the automotive business. We offer professional experience in an international environment and the opportunity to strengthen cross-functional collaboration skills.
Role Overview
The resource will be part of the Integrated Value Chain team, with a specific focus on Procurement activities. The successful candidate will support the team, with an European focus, in both operational and strategic activities related to supplier management, cost optimization, and continuous improvement of purchasing processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the procurement process (RFQs, purchase orders, supplier follow-up) for all the European subsidiaries
- Conduct spending analysis and reporting (savings tracking, contract repository management)
- Support the negotiation of commercial terms (pricing, payment terms) and contract finalization
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives (new LPR system, process & procedures digitalization and others)
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure business continuity
- Manage administrative activities related to the procure-to-pay cycle
Requirements & Experience
- Degree in Economics or Management Engineering
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel
- Nice to have experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Infor)
- Good organizational skills
- Problem-solving mindset and proactivity
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Good command of English (minimum B2 level)
