Purchasing Senior Specialist

Purchasing Specialist (EX2)

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.

• 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

• 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

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.