Procurement Senior Specialist - Marketing, Sales and New Business

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About the position

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 The Procurement Senior Specialist role will support Honda North American Indirect Procurement operations and will focus on Marketing, Sales, and New Business Development Commodities. Through theme execution and implementation, strategic management, and stakeholder alignment, the Senior Specialist is responsible for managing budget under Procurement umbrella. Additionally, the Specialist will regularly engage with the business stakeholder community, lead strategies to achieve optimal cost reduction, and ensure the proper management of supplier relationships and risk. This position is directly responsible for owning the relationships with key site and stakeholder leadership. The Specialist will be responsible for the implementation of sourcing strategies and collaboration with internal business partners and suppliers to reduce risks and costs for Honda. The Specialist is accountable to identify, set, and manage metrics to hold suppliers accountable for performance and delivery. The Specialist drives results through the creation and management of competitive bidding processes and analyzation of data and market trends. The Specialist is responsible to plan for the category, driving/implementing initiatives, communicating and influencing customers and suppliers at all levels. The Specialist must work collaboratively, exhibit a strong sense of urgency to meet customer timelines, exhibit an intense curiosity/learning drive, successfully operate in a fast-paced environment, engage/influence key stakeholders, be extremely customer-focused, and continuously develop their business acumen. Must be able to successfully manage multiple projects, as well as timely completion to meet the business’ objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Manage Indirect Supplier Performance / Development / Risk/ Support Segmentation
  • Supplier Contract Negotiation
  • RFX (RFI, RFQ, etc.)
  • Execute the Strategic Sourcing Function in Alignment with Category
  • Meet category SEQCDM performance targets and measures, monitor progress and implement countermeasures when necessary
  • Responsible for project implementation and oversight of projects and business plan items, monitors progress and adjusts direction as needed
  • Share ideas, negotiate, collaborate, and build consensus across North America sites
  • Apply key customer (upstream, downstream, and end-user) viewpoint in all category activities
  • Build a network of productive relationships across AHM / HDMA to achieve category plans, targets and compliance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience
  • A minimum of 2-5 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
  • Basic computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft suite to include word, excel, PowerPoint, etc. Familiarity with SAP, Ariba or major ERP system(s)
  • Basic understanding of commercial terms / conditions and identifying / negotiating master agreement requirements; ability to identify engagement risk factors and ensure commercial contracts and legal agreements appropriately mitigate risk and protect Honda.
  • Understanding of, and experience with, multi-step strategic sourcing processes and category management strategies
  • Able to explain complex data in an understandable manner for a wide range of audiences
  • Implement long-term development strategies for category
  • Communication / negotiation skills for various audience levels

Benefits

  • 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)
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Career Mobility
  • Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
  • Training and Development Programs
  • Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
  • Lifestyle Account
  • Childcare Reimbursement Account
  • Elder Care Support
  • Wellbeing Program
  • Community Service and Engagement Programs
  • Product Programs
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