Purchasing Senior Specialist

Legal Entity: American Honda Motor Co., Inc.Business Unit: BU Parts Service & Technical Department: DEP Transportation and Cost PlanningDivision: DIV PartsWork Location: Parts Center - Troy Commerce Center Blvd LocationShift: 1stWorkstyle: Remote Eligible up to 20% Career Level: 4 Job Grade: Exempt-2 Job PurposeThe 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 AccountabilitiesBattery Support – Refresh, shipping, regulatory, stabilization, & sourcingResource Circularity / Recycling – Support BP projects, department initiativesCore Management – Inventory, distribution, and maintenance core chargesForecast & Ordering Support – BEV battery, hybrid battery, ATR, & small coreThird Party Support – Interaction with third party providers for goods and servicesAudit Support – IN dealer system document accuracy & department SOP accuracyLET Support – Part flashing, LET maintenance, & database support with JapanKPI Tracking – Tracking of data, root cause & countermeasure activitiesProject Support – Lead or support business plan or special projects for the departmentQualifications, Experience, and SkillsBA/BS in Business, Supply Chain Management (or equivalent experience)Minimum ExperienceFour to six years of experience in a procurement capacity (preferably in manufacturingenvironment)Procurement KnowledgeForecasting Experience (preferably automotive service parts)NegotiatingPlanning/OrganizingCommunication and Presentation SkillsMicrosoft OfficeWhat 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 OvertimeRegional Bonus (when applicable)Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdownCompany Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 401K Plan with company match + additional contributionRelocation assistance (if eligible)Career Growth:Advancement OpportunitiesCareer Mobility Education Reimbursement for Continued LearningTraining and Development programs Additional Offerings:Tuition Assistance & Student Loan RepaymentLifestyle AccountChildcare Reimbursement AccountElder Care SupportWellbeing ProgramCommunity Service and Engagement ProgramsProduct ProgramsHonda 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.Job SummaryJob number: 11997Profession: Corporate Operations