Specification Control Specialist

Specification Control Specialist

American Honda Motor Company, Inc. is seeking a Specification Control Specialist to coordinate activities across multiple divisions and stakeholders to drive specification standardization across indirect categories and support our business transformation and sustainability initiatives.

The Specialist plays a key role in optimizing procurement processes, reducing complexity, and enabling data-driven decision-making across multiple spend categories.

• Stakeholder Management:
  Facilitate collaboration between internal and external stakeholders through Specification Development Council forums to align on standardization objectives, goals, plans, and outcomes.
• Data Analysis and Reporting:
  Analyse spend, usage patterns, and SKU proliferation to identify duplication and rationalization opportunities; partner with data and analytics teams to develop dashboards, reports and tools for ongoing standardization tracking.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Research, identify, analyze, and implement improvement opportunities to end‑to‑end specification standardization processes and other NAIP related processes.
• Change Management:
  Drive change management activities to ensure adoption of standardized specifications across internal functions.

• Required
  
  Work Experience:
  
  3+ years in indirect procurement, supply chain or technical field.
• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in business or technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Desired
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail; strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite and proficiency with procurement systems (SAP, Ariba) and data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI); strong capability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively; ability to build and maintain strong relationships with category management teams and suppliers; self‑motivated and results driven; supports company direction and promotes an environment aimed at Honda’s success and models Honda Philosophy principles and core values.

On‑site office position. May require traveling to Honda facilities, suppliers, and/or training locations across North America.

• Competitive Base Salary
• 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
• 401(k) Plan with company match
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
• Training and Development programs

• 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.