What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Sourcing Principal Specialist position at Honda?
Job Purpose:
Specialist assigned to high-complex commodities and most impactful areas within procurement teams. Responsible to provide expertise for the assigned auto part commodity piece price, investment, and annual cost reduction, all of which have significant impact on HDMA financial performance. Establishment of part and supplier strategies through understanding of the Global and North American supply base, manufacturing process and critical part design elements. Utilize expertise and key stakeholder input to propose the selection of the best cost, quality, development, and delivery supplier. Provide input to key business plan themes, initiatives, and achievement for specialized area. Responsible to maintain supplier relationships through sale director level supplier contacts. Effectively lead and develop cost targets and strategies to achieve NM Model cost reduction goals for specialized area, monitoring progress and performance against the project, plan versus actual.
Key Accountabilities:
- Lead and manage specialized area to meet KCP, Business Plan achievement, project requirements, and new model targets.
- Lead and manage specialized area to create and implement part and supplier strategies, identify top cost/complex issues and prioritize areas for improvement (cost, efficiency, process)
- Develop, lead, and implement cost reduction strategies for specialized area. Solve complex Q&D relationship issues, support in supplier financial distress cases, develop / execute rational PPA plans
- Establish and correlate with Design on logical cost targets and maker layout proposals, managing multiple model (13-17) developments
- Mentor associates within group on problem solving, procedures, and fostering development
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business/Purchasing or related field
- 8 Years of Purchasing, Sales, Quality Control, or Engineering experience
- Strong project management experience, managing complex and detailed issues, demonstrate leadership skills, gap analysis, strength in problem solving, setting goals, and achieving results
- Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint
- Ability to develop and present cost reports and work in cross-functional teams to build consensus
- Catia knowledge and organization skills
Working Conditions:
- Domestic travel may be required, international travel may also be required based on supplier requirements
- Willingness to work overtime due to the cyclical business needs of our NM launches (5-10 hrs.)
- Open office environment with moderate level of noise and activity
- Regular occurrence of communicating and presenting information in groups for evaluation purposes
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 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:
- Lifestyle Account
- Childcare Reimbursement Account
- Elder Care Support
- Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
- Wellbeing Program
- Community Service and Engagement Programs
- Product Programs
- Free Drinks Onsite
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.
