Supply Chain / Procurement / Buyer / Purchaser

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 Cost Specialist position is a primary contact with the HDMA supplier network to ensure parts are purchased at the best possible cost. This role is responsible for the following job functions and works with the less complex low impact suppliers such as nuts, bolts, clips, fasteners, etc:

Service Part Cost Negotiation (cost avoidance and cost reduction)
Supplier visits, contract review, and projects as assigned
Tooling & Die Maintenance Cost (tools repair reviews/approvals, new tool purchases)
Key Accountabilities
Negotiate service parts pricing agreements with suppliers
Manage supplier issues and cost changes on all parts. This includes negotiating costs, finding economical, viable solutions together with suppliers, finding alternative suppliers, etc.
Supplier visits, projects, and Critical Back Order (CBO) support
Ensure new model parts have a firm price while targeting SP=MP metrics
Ensure correct payment to suppliers/ reconcile accounts through Invoice Balancing system
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Minimum Educational Qualifications: BA/BS Degree (Business or Engineering preferred) or equivalent
Minimum Experience: 1+ years of supply chain experience that ensures a solid understanding of supply base, supplier production environments, supplier costing methods and design changes/engineering standards
Automotive background preferred but not required
Other Job-Specific Skills:
Negotiation skills
Financial acumen
Prioritization and time management skills
Communication skills
Technical skills (e.g. drawing interpretation / reading) are helpful but not essential
Collaboration within HDMA departments to accomplish department
Knowledge of the automotive industry a plus
Working Conditions

This position is located in the Troy, OH Service Parts Procurement Center (SPPC) office and requires travel to suppliers as the job demands to negotiate pricing or to negotiate for the continued supply of parts.

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.