Senior Procurement Specialist

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a HondaHonda 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 position is a core member of the Prototype Purchasing Department. Responsible for purchasing automotive parts and tooling for the development of new models in North America and provide support for developments in Japan as well. The automotive parts purchased are critical to the design maturation process providing cost competitive and timely vehicle development.Key accountabilities:Obtaining part delivery confirmations from suppliers, negotiate gaps, develop countermeasures, and track delivery to the Honda Auto Development Center.Gathering, evaluating, negotiating, and gaining approval for parts and tooling costs while ensuring payments to supplies and resolving invoicing or pricing issues.Participating in meetings with end-users, suppliers, engineers, and procurement staff.Converting Purchase Requisitions into Purchase Orders and issue to suppliers.Creating and presenting proposals to management regarding supplier selection as necessary, adding new suppliers, identifying process improvements, etc.Performing general processes and document retention.Workstyle:OnsiteQualifications, Experience and Skills:A Bachelor's (BS - level) degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration or equivalent work experience.Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a related industry.Strong PC skillsExcellent analytical, organizational and communication skillsCross-functional relationship building and negotiation skillsSAP / Ariba and automotive direct procurement knowledge preferredHighly desirables:Experience reading CAD drawings preferred (e.g. - Catia)Automotive or manufacturing industry experienceWhat 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 OvertimeRegional Bonus (when applicable)Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdownCompany Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 401K Plan with company match + additional contributionRelocation assistance (if eligible)  Career Growth:Advancement OpportunitiesCareer Mobility  Education Reimbursement for Continued LearningTraining and Development programs   Additional Offerings:Tuition Assistance & Student Loan RepaymentLifestyle AccountChildcare Reimbursement AccountElder Care SupportWellbeing ProgramCommunity Service and Engagement ProgramsProduct ProgramsFree 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.

Created: 2025-05-09