Purchasing Senior Specialist

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a HondaHonda 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 PurposeThis position supports to maintain high level of service and parts availability for Honda and Acura Genuine Accessories by maintaining on-time delivery, shipment integrity, maximizing service level while minimizing Accessory Backorders.At this level, specialists have gained knowledge of the supplier network and internal Honda operations. Specialists will continue to be responsible for meeting on-time delivery, backorder, DTR and Service level targets through direct involvement with the Accessory Supplier Base. This level supply specialist is responsible for suppliers and products of low to moderate complexity (parts and vendors have average visibility and supply levels may have some financial consequences). Specialists at this level have moderate knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, and general accessory development flow.Specialists at this level will work with moderate oversight from group leader/unit leader. Specialist at this level will have low to moderate involvement in department PDCA/Project planning and decision making.Key AccountabilitiesDevelopment & SED Coordination Support -Support low to moderate supplier of Coordination of Domestic & Import Model Launch Inventory Requirements, Part Maturation Coordination, SED Evaluation Prep & Presentation to AHM & HAA Executive Management, Coordination with AHM Deployment & Auto Accessory Marketing for distribution of Model Introduction Requirements.Supplier On-Time Delivery Management, DTR's, Components: manage day to day activities with supplier to ensure high level of parts availability.New Model Parts Availability: Support (Low to moderate complexity on commodity part) Identify, evaluate, and establish mitigation plan for supplier critical issues to ensure no impact to new model launch.Escalate to management as needed per department escalation.Backorder Prevention/Resolution: Identify, evaluate, and establish mitigation plan for supplier critical issues to ensure no impact to customers.Lead Time Reduction and EDI implementationQualifications, Experience, and SkillsMinimum Educational Qualifications:* BA/BS degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics preferredMinimum Experience:* 2+ years experience in inventory control, procurement and expediting, production control, or related field, depending upon educationOther Job-Specific Skills:Proficiency in MS Suite - Excel, Access, Power Point, WordBasic understanding of SED Development ProcessBasic ability to read an engineering drawing and BOMJob DimensionsNo. of Direct Reports: 0No. of Indirect Reports: 0Financial Dimensions:* Annual Purchase Volume - $30M* New Model Purchase Volume - $10MDecisions ExpectedEvaluate performance of supplier and take appropriate action to address non-compliance.E2 & S6 SE/SED Evaluation presentation for Executive ApprovalEvaluate PO Order Quantities and partner with IPC-J to modify/place as necessaryIdentify potential capacity limitations and concerns at model launch timingAssess financial impact of development delays and recovery schedulesWorking ConditionsSpecialist may be required to lift up to 25 lbsTravel - 10%Overtime as necessary to support department metricsWhat 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 OvertimeRegional Bonus (when applicable)Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdownCompany Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability401K Plan with company match + additional contributionRelocation assistance (if eligible)Career Growth:Advancement OpportunitiesCareer MobilityEducation Reimbursement for Continued LearningTraining and Development programsAdditional Offerings:Tuition Assistance & Student Loan RepaymentLifestyle AccountChildcare Reimbursement AccountElder Care SupportWellbeing ProgramCommunity Service and Engagement ProgramsProduct ProgramsHonda 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.