Procurement Sourcing Principal Specialist

Honda Dev. and Mfg. of Am.,LLC•Raymond, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead Specialist assigned to high-complex commodities and most impactful areas within procurement sourcing teams. Responsible to provide expertise for the assigned auto part commodity piece price, investment, and annual cost reduction, all of which have significant impact on HDMA financial performance. Establishment of part and supplier strategies through understanding of the Global and North American supply base, manufacturing process and critical part design elements. Utilize expertise and key stakeholder input to propose the selection of the best cost, quality, development, and delivery supplier. Provide input to key business plan themes, initiatives, and achievement for specialized area. Responsible to maintain supplier relationships through sale director level supplier contacts. Effectively lead and develop cost targets and strategies to achieve NM Model cost reduction goals for specialized area, monitoring progress and performance against the project, plan versus actual.

Requirements

8+ Years’ of relevant professional experience in Purchasing, Sales, Quality Control, or Engineering
Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Purchasing or related field

Nice To Haves

Strong project management experience
Managing complex and detailed issues
Demonstrate leadership skills
Gap analysis
Strength in problem solving, setting goals, and achieving results
Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to develop and present cost reports and work in cross-functional teams to build consensus.
Catia knowledge and organization skills.

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, create, and manage specialized area to create and implement commodity part and supplier strategies, identify top cost/complex issues and prioritize areas for improvement (cost, efficiency, process). Desk management at Annual Desk Spend ($1B $1.5B), Exclusive Investment ($12 $17M),
Research and monitory industry trends (sourcing, technology, market price) for development of Model and Supplier Strategies
Establish and correlate with design (ADC) on logical cost targes and maker layout proposal, managing multiple model (13-17) developments
Lead and manage specialized area to meet KCP, Business Plan achievement, project requirements, and new model targets.
Develop and lead supplier relationships
Develop, lead, and implement cost reduction strategies for specialized area. Solve complex Q&D relationship issues, support in supplier financial distress cases, develop / execute rational PPA plans. Desk spend based on part complexity (Annual Cost Down Target ($30 $35M)
Lead special projects for Division that support business need (i.e. geopolitical impact such as tariffs). Report to Procurement Leadership (Div/BU Leads)
Mentor associates within group on problem solving, procedures, and fostering development

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
Regional Bonus (when applicable)
Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
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)
Advancement Opportunities
Career Mobility
Education Reimbursement for Continued learning
Training and Development Programs
Lifestyle Account
Childcare Reimbursement Account
Elder Care Support
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
Wellbeing Program
Community Service and Engagement Programs
Product Programs