Coordinator Sr-HAC (100913)

Honda South Carolina Manufacturing; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Honda South Carolina Manufacturing seeks an experienced Lead Procurement professional to drive procurement strategy and execution for aerospace programs, ensuring compliant, cost-effective supplier deliverables aligned with technical, regulatory, cost, and schedule requirements.

The role leads supplier selection, contract negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Program leadership, while managing risks, compliance, and executive reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a technical-related discipline.
• Eight+ years of procurement or supply chain experience in aerospace with complex programs.
• Experience with aerospace materials, supplier ecosystems, negotiation, contracts, and project management; certifications like PMP/CPIM are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned to aerospace program objectives and milestones.
• Lead supplier selection, contract negotiations, and performance management to protect production objectives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Program leadership to resolve procurement challenges.
• Identify risks, ensure compliance with regulations, and report procurement metrics to senior leadership.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Project management

ERP/SAP experience

Executive communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or technical discipline

Tools

ERP/SAP

Job description

Job Purpose

Lead procurement execution and supplier project management for major aerospace programs to ensure compliant, cost-effective, high-quality supplier deliverables are achieved in alignment with technical, regulatory, cost, and schedule requirements

Key Accountabilities

• Program Procurement Strategy & Execution: Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned to aerospace program objectives, cost targets, supplier capability, certification needs, and schedule milestones.
• Supplier Management, Contracts & Cost Control: Lead supplier selection, contract negotiation, supplier performance management, market/cost monitoring, and supply continuity actions to protect production objectives.
• Cross-Functional Program Leadership: Represent Supply Chain within Integrated Project Teams and partner with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Program leadership to resolve procurement and supplier-related challenges.
• Risk, Compliance & Executive Reporting: Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, ensure compliance with aerospace regulations, contractual requirements, and company policies, and present procurement metrics, forecasts, and risk assessments to senior leadership.

Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

• Minimum Educational Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a technical-related discipline or equivalent
• Minimum Experience: Minimum of eight years of procurement or supply chain experience within the aerospace industry, including demonstrated experience managing complex procurement programs with measurable results.
• Other Job-Specific Skills: Strong knowledge of aerospace materials, components, supplier ecosystems, negotiation, contract management, project management, procurement systems/tools, and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Preferred: PMP, CPIM, or related certification; international procurement/global logistics experience; FAR/DFARS and aerospace regulatory knowledge; ERP/SAP experience; advanced analytical and reporting skills; executive-level communication and stakeholder influence; ability to balance multiple priorities independently and collaboratively; willingness to travel as required.

Decisions Expected

• Recommend supplier selections, sourcing approaches, and contract terms based on technical, cost, schedule, capacity, and risk considerations.
• Prioritize and prioritize supplier issues that could affect production schedules, certification requirements, or program milestones.
• Influence supplier recovery plans, cost-control actions, and procurement tradeoffs with cross-functional leadership.

Working Conditions

Primarily office-based with frequent cross-functional interaction in manufacturing, quality, engineering, and program environments. May require supplier-site visits, domestic and international travel, schedule flexibility, and occasional overtime to support program milestones, production recovery, supplier negotiations, and urgent risk mitigation activities. Travel approx 25% time.