Purchasing Senior Specialist

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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 department

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
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.

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