Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Powersports

Honda South Carolina Manufacturing; Raymond (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Paid overtime

Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Job summary

Honda seeks a Buyer to work independently and with others to competitively bid outsourced parts for Powersports production, evaluate responses, and select suppliers to realize best value. You will maintain supplier relationships and support cost targets.

Minimum 2+ years in Powersports or Automotive, plus strong negotiation, analytical, and cost-analysis skills; ability to read blueprints and understand specifications is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in related field.
• 2+ years related work experience in Powersports or Automotive field.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent Honda with minimal supervision in interactions with suppliers to request, review, negotiate, and approve quotations.
• Create and execute supplier/part/commodity strategies to reduce costs and achieve SQCDM objectives.
• Propose sourcing schemes and select suppliers considering quality, cost, and delivery implications.
• Contribute to design-factor considerations by providing input on cost in collaboration with engineers.
• Provide support to team members and assist in special projects and cost-estimating tools.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Cost management

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Blueprint reading

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in related field

Job description

Honda seeks a Buyer to work independently and with others to competitively bid outsourced parts for Powersports production, evaluate responses, and select suppliers to realize best value. You will maintain supplier relationships and support cost targets.

Minimum 2+ years in Powersports or Automotive, plus strong negotiation, analytical, and cost-analysis skills; ability to read blueprints and understand specifications is required.