Job Details

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!

Job Purpose

Tactical Procurement Specialist utilizes a pro-active approach (sometimes reactive approach) to manage mid-range sourcing events (between $25k - $100K) for materials, supplies and services. This position also utilizes quotes, catalogues, targeted supplier list and other sourcing processes to support production and sales operations across the North American region.

The procurement specialist partners with the Tactical Spend Management and the Indirect Strategic Sourcing teams to ensure that spend under $100,000 is pro-actively managed within the purchasing organization's strategic direction and to ensure the organization has the right suppliers and right material(s) at the right price and right time to meet stakeholders needs.

Key Accountabilities

• Execute sourcing activities for Consumable materials, goods and Services with budget amounts between $25k and $100k
• Direct stakeholders to sourcing strategies (i.e. catalogs, targeted suppliers, quoting) for reactive sourcing activities and meet Stakeholder timeline
• Lead Internal review of supplier responses to procurement and facilitate decision analysis as required
• Collaborate with Tactical Spend Mangement (TSM) / Indirect Strategic Sourcing (ISS) teams to conduct Category analysis and management.
• Share ideas, negotiate, collaborate, and build consensus across Honda North America sites.
• Build a network of productive relationships across HAM / Honda North America to achieve compliance.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Minimum Educational Qualifications: Bachelor Degree in Business or related field or equivalent experience
Minimum Experience: A minimum of 0-2 years of experience in either a Purchasing and/or Procurement related role or in a field where job knowledge & skills are applicable based on education
Other Job-Specific Skills:

• Basic computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Familiarity with SAP, Ariba or major ERP system(s), Strong Communication Skills to Various Audiences.
• Ability to demonstrate active listening skills to comprehend customer needs.
• Maintains composure and professionalism during difficult conversations.
• Aptitude to learn, understand and explain procurement processes and best practices to internal and external customers.
• Effective time management skills and flexibility to handle various customer simultaneously.

Working Conditions

• Office environment
• Up to 5% Travel - Ability to Travel on Short Notice for N.A. Support
• 5 Hours per Week OT

What 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 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
• 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:

• 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.