Purchasing Senior Specialist

Confidential; Troy (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Paid overtime

Regional bonus

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Disability insurance

401K with company match

Relocation assistance

Job summary

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Specialist (EX2) in Recycling & Spec Control to support dealer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, profitability, and resource circularity. The role covers recycling, batteries, cores, forecasting, ordering, third-party management, audits, LET flashing, KPI tracking, and project work.

The position offers remote eligibility up to 20%, collaboration with Japan, and opportunities for advancement along with a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Business, Supply Chain Management (or equivalent experience).
• Four to six years of experience in a procurement capacity (preferably in manufacturing environment).
• Procurement Knowledge.
• Forecasting Experience (preferably automotive service parts).
• Negotiating.
• Planning/Organizing.
• Communication and Presentation Skills.
• Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Battery Support – Refresh, shipping, regulatory, stabilization, & sourcing.
• Resource Circularity / Recycling – Support BP projects, department initiatives.
• Core Management – Inventory, distribution, and maintenance core charges.
• Forecast & Ordering Support – BEV battery, hybrid battery, ATR, & small core.
• Third Party Support – Interaction with third party providers for goods and services.
• Audit Support – IN dealer system document accuracy & department SOP accuracy.
• LET Support – Part flashing, LET maintenance, & database support with Japan.
• KPI Tracking – Tracking of data, root cause & countermeasure activities.
• Project Support – Lead or support business plan or special projects for the department.

Skills

Procurement

Forecasting

Negotiation

Planning

Communication

Presentation Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

BA/BS in Business or Supply Chain Management

Job description

Legal Entity: American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Business Unit: BU Parts Service & Technical
Department: DEP Transportation and Cost Planning
Division: DIV Parts
Work Location: Parts Center - Troy Commerce Center Blvd
Location Shift: 1st
Workstyle: Remote Eligible up to 20%
Career Level: 4
Job Grade: Exempt-2

Job Purpose

The Purchasing Specialist (EX2) position within Recycling & Spec Control supports the overall mission and goals of American Honda by supporting activities that impact customer (dealer) satisfaction, regulatory compliance, profitability, and resource circularity. This position will either have a lead or supporting role in the key areas of recycling, batteries, cores, forecasting and ordering, third party management, audits, LET flashing, KPI tracking, and projects.

Key Accountabilities

• Battery Support – Refresh, shipping, regulatory, stabilization, & sourcing
• Resource Circularity / Recycling – Support BP projects, department initiatives
• Core Management – Inventory, distribution, and maintenance core charges
• Forecast & Ordering Support – BEV battery, hybrid battery, ATR, & small core
• Third Party Support – Interaction with third party providers for goods and services
• Audit Support – IN dealer system document accuracy & department SOP accuracy
• LET Support – Part flashing, LET maintenance, & database support with Japan
• KPI Tracking – Tracking of data, root cause & countermeasure activities
• Project Support – Lead or support business plan or special projects for the departmen t

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• BA/BS in Business, Supply Chain Management (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum Experience
• Four to six years of experience in a procurement capacity (preferably in manufacturing
  environment)
• Procurement Knowledge
• Forecasting Experience (preferably automotive service parts)
• Negotiating
• Planning/Organizing
• Communication and Presentation Skills
• Microsoft Office

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.