Purchasing Senior Specialist at American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Troy, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Inventory Control, Procurement, Expediting, Production Control, MS Suite, Excel, Access, Power Point, Word, SED Development Process, Engineering Drawing, BOM, Accessory Supply Management, Service Level Management, Backorder Prevention, Mass Production Scheduling

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

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! JOB PURPOSE This is the second level position for the Accessory Supply Specialist Family. This position supports maintain the highest levels of service and parts availability for Honda and Acura Genuine Accessories by maintaining on-time delivery, shipment integrity, maximizing service level while minimizing Accessory Backorders. Additionally, associates are members of the SED Development team (E) and are responsible for achieving Accessory on-time sales for new model launches. At this level, specialists have gained a strong knowledge of the supplier network and internal Honda operations. Specialists will continue to be responsible for meeting on-time delivery, backorder, DTR and Service level targets through direct involvement with the Accessory Supplier Base. This level supply specialist is responsible for suppliers and products of moderate to high complexity (parts and vendors have higher visibility and supply levels may have serious financial consequences) Specialists at this level will be assigned to Accessory Vehicle Development SED Teams as the E-PL (Leading Mass Production Readiness). Specialists at this level have moderate to high knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, and general accessory development flow. Vehicle mix is composed of Low to Moderate complexity. Key Accountabilities Supplier On-Time Delivery Management, DTR’s, Components Backorder Prevention/Resolution & Service Level Development & SED Coordination Accessory Mass Production Scheduling and Capacity Validation Coordination of Domestic & Import Model Launch Inventory Requirements Part Maturation Coordination SE & SED Evaluation Prep & Presentation to AHM & HAA Executive Management Coordination with AHM Deployment & Auto Accessory Marketing for distribution of Model Introduction Requirements New Model Parts Availability Lead Time Reduction and EDI implementation Qualifications, Experience, & Skills BA/BS degree in Business, Economics, Mathematics preferred Equivalent work experience in lieu of degree Four to six years experience in inventory control, procurement and expediting, or production control, or related field Proficiency in MS Suite – Excel, Access, Power Point, Word Basic understanding of SED Development Process Basic ability to read an engineering drawing and BOM 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.

Responsibilities

The Purchasing Senior Specialist is responsible for maintaining high levels of service and parts availability for Honda and Acura Genuine Accessories. This includes managing supplier on-time delivery, backorder prevention, and coordinating accessory mass production scheduling.