Purchasing Senior Specialist

Purchasing Specialist (EX2)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 AccountabilitiesBattery Support – Refresh, shipping, regulatory, stabilization, & sourcingResource Circularity / Recycling – Support BP projects, department initiativesCore Management – Inventory, distribution, and maintenance core chargesForecast & Ordering Support – BEV battery, hybrid battery, ATR, & small coreThird Party Support – Interaction with third party providers for goods and servicesAudit Support – IN dealer system document accuracy & department SOP accuracyLET Support – Part flashing, LET maintenance, & database support with JapanKPI Tracking – Tracking of data, root cause & countermeasure activitiesProject Support – Lead or support business plan or special projects for the departmentQualifications, Experience, and SkillsBA/BS in Business, Supply Chain Management (or equivalent experience)Minimum ExperienceFour to six years of experience in a procurement capacity (preferably in manufacturing environment)Procurement KnowledgeForecasting Experience (preferably automotive service parts)NegotiatingPlanning/OrganizingCommunication and Presentation SkillsMicrosoft OfficeHonda 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.