Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer

Location: Troy, OH

Level: EX 3

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda

Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it's a joyful one.  We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. 

 At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success.  We strive to be a company that serves as a source of "power" that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize "the joy and freedom of mobility" by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a "zero environmental footprint."

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda's, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

About this Position:

The Cost Specialist IV position is a primary contact with the AHM supplier network to ensure parts are purchased at the best possible cost. This role is responsible for the following job functions and working independently with the most complex high impact suppliers, including fabric, including service & campaign kits, North American Honda frame plants and powertrain plants for non-current production, Bill of Material (BOM) / Honda Supply Parts (HSP) parts management, HVAC and safety systems suppliers, contract review and is expected to resolve tier 2 & 3 supplier issues with minimal direction.This position includes the most complex service part suppliers and commodities.

Service Part Cost Negotiation (cost avoidance and cost reduction)

Buildout (ensuring production of non-current parts)

Tooling & Die Maintenance Cost (tooling transfers, tools repair reviews/approvals, new tool purchases)

Responsibilities include:

                    Negotiate service parts pricing agreements with suppliers

                    Manage supplier issues and cost changes on all parts. This includes negotiating costs, finding economical, viable solutions together with suppliers, finding alternative suppliers, etc.for most complex suppliers and parts

                    Ensure non-current continuous supply with each buildout model and through the life of part, including tooling transfer management

                    Ensure new model parts have a firm price while targeting SP=MP metrics

                    Ensure correct payment to suppliers/ reconcile accounts through Invoice Balancing system

                    Project management (Lead and or support department projects)

Who we are seeking:

We are looking for qualified people and diverse background and experiences, open minds, and a disciplined work ethic, to bring the future to Honda.

 Required Work Experience:

        5 years of supply chain experience that ensures a solid understanding of supply base, supplier production environments, supplier costing methods and design changes/engineering standards

        Automotive background preferred but not required

 Required Education:

       BA/BS Degree (Business or Engineering preferred) or equivalent work experience

Desired skills:

       Advanced negotiation skills

       Financial acumen

       Prioritization and time management skills

       Leadership (Supervisory function over contingent and student positions and mentoring less tenured associates)

       Advanced communication skills

       Presentation skills

       Ability to plan ahead for long term >3 years

       Technical skills (e.g. drawing interpretation / reading & design changes) are required at a higher level.

       Project management experience

       Collaboration within AHM departments to accomplish department goals

       Knowledge of different manufacturing processes (casting, machining, stamping, etc...)

       Knowledge of the automotive industry a plus

Additional Position Factors:

       Workstyle:        Hybrid (10% Remote) 4 days onsite and 1 day remote

What differentiates Honda and makes 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, education, etc.

    Annual Bonus

    Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)

    Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, and personal days

    401K Plan with company match additional contribution

 Career Growth:

    Advancement opportunities

    Career mobility 

    Education reimbursement for continued learning

    Training and Development programs

 Additional Offerings:

    Wellbeing program

    Community service and engagement programs

    Product programs

    Free drinks onsite

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.

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