Tactical Buyer

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

The Tactical Buyer will ensure supplier delivery schedules, deadlines, and quotas are met by developing and managing the flow of inbound materials, components, and paperwork to meet production demand.

Key Accountabilities

• Material Planning & Execution — Develop and manage part strategies to ensure all materials, components, and documentation arrive on time to support uninterrupted production.
• Supplier Coordination — Monitor supplier delivery schedules, resolve deviations, and collaborate with Strategic Buyers to support long term supplier strategies.
• Data Analysis & Reporting — Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to production demand, supplier performance, and delivery timeliness to drive informed decisions.
• Cross Functional Collaboration — Work closely with production, engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain teams to achieve company wide goals and resolve material related issues.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• High school diploma, Bachelor's degree preferred
• 1-3 years of experience
• ERP system, Microsoft Office Suite

Working Conditions

Work Environment

This position operates primarily in a professional office environment supporting aerospace program activities. The role may require travel to domestic and potentially international supplier facilities for program reviews, performance assessments, risk mitigation, and coordination activities. Overtime may be required during periods of program surge, supplier recovery efforts, development milestones, or production ramp activities. Typical work hours range from 45–55 hours per week, depending on work load and assignments. While not required, proficiency in additional languages such as Japanese, Swedish, Spanish, and/or French is considered beneficial when supporting international suppliers and global program activities.

Physical Requirements

• Incumbents may be routinely exposed to equipment operational noise, heat, cold, dust, and/or aircraft equipment, parts, or fuel odors when visiting manufacturing or supplier facilities.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, squat, climb ladders, reach, or stretch for extended periods as required by job duties.
• Ability to lift, pull, push, carry, or move items up to 10 lbs. throughout the work shift without assistance.
• Ability to read, hear, speak, and see with no restrictions, as required by job duties.
• Ability to comprehend and adhere to management direction and safety instructions.
• Must work in a safe and professional manner while adhering to all applicable regulatory requirements (FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, State, and Federal regulations).
• Must effectively communicate in Business English.

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.