Purchasing Senior Specialist

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Job Purpose

Manages mass production part ordering and delivery through effective planning, communication, and supplier interface. Under limited supervision, is responsible for complex purchasing, tracking, and distributing necessary inventory and supplies required for production and/or other core business activities. Manages complex projects and handles complex supplier accounts. Apply technical problem-solving skills to prevent impact to operations and support achievement of department targets. Responsible for material procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, supplier process management and countermeasure implementation.

Key Accountabilities

Thorough understanding and accurate maintenance of all process related systems: GPCS, NextGen DCMS, POD, NARS, eDCIS, SRM, eQuote) to meet/exceed procurement of parts to maintain sufficient inventory levels to support warehouse packing operations, plant production and supplier relationship management.

Establish and improve communication networks with supply base to promote positive relationships focused on delivery performance related to delivery improvement and KPI adherence.

Identify, evaluate, and establish mitigation plan for supplier critical issues to ensure no impact to Honda production. Escalate to management as needed per department escalation.

Continually develop communication networks, both external and internal, to ensure operational success and department awareness

Lead department projects and collaborate with team at specific site to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Delivery targets by mitigating risk for Downtime, GDP, TRPU through quick reaction and countermeasure development.

Lead collaboration with other departments/experts for development or improvement of characteristics to reduce impact to the department(s)

Initiate Mass Production design change activity ensuring understanding to manage quality and effective date timing is met while minimizing production impact and cost to Honda

Lead reporting and Gemba activity for root cause analysis / countermeasure implementation to solve complex problems w/ suppliers to improve delivery performance. Manage within Department closure speed and effectiveness guidelines.

Strive for continuous improvement through cycling Plan Do Check Action (PDCA) for area of responsibility (Delivery and/or Special projects) to ensure associate success

Develop capability of self, colleagues, and team through training, mentoring, and sharing of experiences in area of technical expertise and understanding opportunities for succession planning and team growth

Support company vision through Business Plan, Marutoku, and other Business Unit initiatives in areas of knowledge and technical expertise

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Minimum Educational Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or equivalent related experience

Minimum Experience:

2+ years of relevant experience based on education

Other Job-Specific Skills:

Seeks out feedback and demonstrates ability to learn and expand knowledge outside of one's assigned area Provides timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge / skill needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem. Presents key issues / information across levels or organization units / departments in a clear and organized manner both verbally and through appropriate documentation Conducts meetings in an effective and efficient manner (preparation, coordination, facilitation, follow-up) Takes accountability for one’s own and others actions and actively works to build strong teamwork & trust between peers Manages the work environment in a clean, uncluttered, safe, and well-organized manner to help reduce waste and optimize productivity Focuses on high priority activities and does not become distracted by outside influences; develops a sense of urgency in others to meet requirements Can identify value streams and makes specific improvements in the work methods within the team Understands connectivity of work to Company and Department strategy and contributes ideas based on own experience Understands and analyzes information to identify trends, issues, problems, or opportunities and takes action to solve a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity Formulates clear decision criteria, evaluates options by considering implications and consequences, and can choose an effective option in a timely manner

Job Dimensions

No. of Direct Reports: 0

No. of Indirect Reports: 0

Financial Dimensions: N/A

Decisions Expected

Approve / Confirm supplier design changes

Review and issuance of purchase orders through Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) via 862/830/850

Authority to issue supplier index via North American Reporting System (NARS) reports

Lead problem management discussions w/ suppliers on root cause and countermeasure confirmation activity to ensure future reoccurrence prevention

Issuance and review of exceptional transportation via CEVA Matrix

Lead Delivery related projects (Build-Out, Start Up, NARS, Material Flow, Compensation, Design Change, etc…) and complete proper PDCA for continuous improvement through Leadership guidance and theme activities

Manage project related schedules, activity, and buyer performance tracking

Support special projects as assigned by Unit leader or Group Leader, complete necessary follow up/feedback

Working Conditions

Must be able to work overtime approximately 5-10 hours per week.

Work in a fast paced environment with demanding and critical deadlines.

Traveling between Plant/Divisions or special assignments.

Must be able to work weekends and/or shift change from 1st to 2nd shift to help provide support during peak times of year or as needed.

What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)

Paid Overtime

Regional Bonus (when applicable)

Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)

Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown

Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401K Plan with company match + additional contribution

Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:

Advancement Opportunities

Career Mobility

Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning

Training and Development programs

Additional Offerings:

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment

Lifestyle Account

Childcare Reimbursement Account

Elder Care Support

Wellbeing Program

Community Service and Engagement Programs

Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.