Purchasing Senior Specialist

American Honda Motor Company, Inc.; Troy (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Paid overtime

Regional bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx

Paid time off

Disability coverage

401K with company match

Relocation assistance

Job summary

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. in Troy, Ohio is seeking a Purchasing Specialist (EX2) to support recycling, batteries, cores, forecasting and ordering, and third‑party management.

You will lead or assist in KPI tracking, audits, LET flashing, and department projects while ensuring dealer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and cost efficiency. Remote eligibility up to 20%.

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 and forecasting experience (preferably automotive service parts).
• Negotiating, planning/organizing, and strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Battery support: refresh, shipping, regulatory, stabilization, and sourcing.
• Resource circularity / Recycling: support BP projects and initiatives.
• Core management: inventory, distribution, and maintenance of core charges.
• Forecasting and ordering support for BEV, hybrid batteries, ATR, and small core.
• Third party support: interaction with external providers.
• Audit support: dealer system documents and SOP accuracy.
• LET support: part flashing, LET maintenance, database support with Japan.
• KPI tracking: data, root cause, and countermeasure activities.
• Project support: lead or support department business plans and special projects.

Skills

Procurement Knowledge

Forecasting Experience

Negotiating

Planning/Organizing

Communication and Presentation Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

BA/BS in Business, Supply Chain Management (or equivalent experience)

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 department

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.