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Building Strategic Relationships – Sustainable Vendor Management at Toyota

Keynote

Thursday, June 12

08:45 AM - 09:10 AM

Live in Copenhagen

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In today’s dynamic business landscape, procurement is no longer just about cost control or purchasing. It’s about building long-term, collaborative relationships with partners and suppliers that drive mutual success. Drawing inspiration from Toyota’s procurement model, this session delves into how organizations can transform traditional supplier relationships into strategic partnerships. We will explore Toyota’s approach to aligning supplier operations with corporate goals, ensuring quality through continuous follow-up, and fostering a shared cultural understanding. Participants will gain insights into balancing procurement efficiency with relationship management and learn actionable strategies to cultivate trust and drive innovation with service providers.

In this session, you will learn:

  • How to transition from transactional supplier relationships to collaborative partnerships?
  • How to build a sustainable sourcing strategy, leveraging cultural alignment and quality assurance?
  • How to implement centralized procurement models to enhance oversight and supplier performance?
  • How to create frameworks for suppliers to adopt and align with your organizational values and culture?
Presentation

Speaker

Steven Wynants

IT Talent Governance & Management, Toyota Motor Corporation

Steven Wynants brings over 20 years of expertise in IT procurement, vendor management, and organizational transformation. Currently, he leads the IT Talent Governance & Management team at Toyota Motor Europe, overseeing initiatives across European affiliates to drive talent transformation, workforce optimization, and agile methodologies. His work focuses on defining future roles and skills, implementing training and development strategies, and embedding Toyota's values through leadership and Toyota Production System (TPS) practices. Prior to this role, he managed key functions including IT strategy, software asset management, and financial operations, consistently driving efficiency and innovation.

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Company

Toyota Motor Corporation

http://www.toyota-europe.com/
TOYOTA is one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers and a leading global corporation. Founded in 1937. Toyota now sells vehicles in 170 countries and employs over 370.000 people. Based in Brussels, Belgium, and staffed by 2.700 people and more than 60 nationalities, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) manages the wholesale marketing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, parts & accessories, and manages Toyota’s European R&D, manufacturing, and engineering operations. We are excited to be transforming into a mobility company focusing on bringing even more happiness to our customers through various mobility solutions.
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