Indirect Procurement Category Manager

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!

About this Position:

We are seeking an Indirect Procurement Logistics Category Manager to lead sourcing strategy / category management for logistics services within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.

The Indirect Procurement Category Manager is accountable for managing the total N.A. Company spend for a defined category (capex, goods, services, it, logistics, etc) in excess of $250m annually.

The category manager is accountable and responsible for managing procurement and contracts to drive value to both Honda and business users. This position is also responsible for identifying opportunities and effectively implement sourcing solutions. Doing so requires strategic analysis and problem solving by engaging and leading business users / leadership to implement change, understanding Honda's current position versus market opportunities, and an excellent ability to negotiate along with strong financial and business acumen.

Responsibilities include:

* Develop and execute category strategies for inbound, outbound, and warehousing logistics

* Lead RFQs/RFPs, contract negotiations, and supplier relationship management

* Drive cost optimization, service reliability, and risk mitigation across logistics providers

* Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing and Supply Chain

* Monitor market trends and ensure compliance with company policies

* Lead the development and execution of category strategies that are aligned with the organization's objectives, seeking to maximize Honda's spend under contract and improve Honda's cost position for indirect goods and services

* Lead the category to establish and achieve SEQCDM performance targets, monitor progress and implement countermeasures when necessary

* Responsible for category's legal and commercial supplier contracts executed to protect Honda and business users

* Responsible to implement category strategies through effective communication, negotiation, collaboration, and internal business analysis across Honda north America sites (mfg., sales, R&D).

* Accountable to place Honda and end users first by understanding the 3a's and customer (upstream, downstream, and end-user) viewpoint in all category strategies and supplier contracts

* Responsible for supplier performance that meets contractual requirements and end user expectations. Elevate and problem solve using an established supplier working and executive network

* Lead development of network consisting of internal Honda relationships and external supplier relationships to achieve category strategies

* Accountable for category team's performance management; resource and succession planning - building associate talent through regular mentoring, performance feedback and development planning

Who we are seeking:

Required

Work Experience:

* 10-12 years' experience based on education and work history (preferred experience either in a procurement role, or in a field with transferable knowledge and skills).

Required

Education:

* Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field

Desired skills:

* Microsoft office including word, excel, Power Point

* SAP, ARIBA ERP system(s)

* Excellent communication skills

* Presentation skills to executive leadership / Division Management

* Experience leading teams and strong people leader skills

* Business & financial acumen, subject matter expert leading contract negotiations for best outcome

Additional Position Factors:

* Professional office environment

* Up to 25% travel with ability to travel on short notice

* 5-15 hours OT per week

What differentiates Honda and makes 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.)

* Regional Bonus (when applicable)

* Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)

* Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)

* Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown

* Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term…