Purchasing Senior Specialist (Hiring Immediately)

Legal Entity: American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Business Unit: BU Parts Service & Technical
Department: DEP Transportation and Cost Planning

Division: DIV Parts
Work Location: Parts Center - Troy Commerce Center Blvd Location
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. This position will either have a lead or supporting role in the key areas of recycling, batteries, cores, forecasting and ordering, third party management, audits, LET flashing, KPI tracking, and projects.

Key Accountabilities

• 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 departmen t

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• BA/BS in Business, Supply Chain Management (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 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

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