Purchasing Sr. Specialist (102132)

Legal Entity: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. | Business Unit: BU Parts Service & Technical | Department: DEP Transportation and Cost Planning | Division: DIV Parts | Location: Parts Center - Troy Commerce Center Blvd | Shift: 1st | Workstyle: Remote Eligible up to 20% | Career Level: 4 | Job Grade: Exempt-2

Job Purpose

The Purchasing Specialist (EX2) position within Recycling & Spec Control supports the overall mission and goals of American Honda by supporting activities that impact customer (dealer) satisfaction, regulatory compliance, profitability, and resource circularity.

Responsibilities

• Battery Support – Refresh, shipping, regulatory, stabilization, & sourcing
• Resource Circularity / Recycling – Support BP projects, department initiatives
• Core Management – Inventory, distribution, and maintenance core charges
• Forecast & Ordering Support – BEV battery, hybrid battery, ATR, & small core
• Third Party Support – Interaction with third party providers for goods and services
• Audit Support – IN dealer system document accuracy & department SOP accuracy
• LET Support – Part flashing, LET maintenance, & database support with Japan
• KPI Tracking – Tracking of data, root cause & countermeasure activities
• Project Support – Lead or support business plan or special projects for the department

Requirements

• BA/BS in Business, Supply Chain Management (or equivalent experience)
• Four to six years of experience in a procurement capacity (preferably in manufacturing environment)
• Procurement Knowledge
• Forecasting Experience (preferably automotive service parts)
• Negotiating
• Planning/Organizing
• Communication and Presentation Skills
• Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary (pay based on 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
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs