Procurement Sourcing Senior Specialist

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

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Commodity Buyer is responsible for the assigned auto part’s (increased complexity) 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. Considering input from key stakeholders, propose the selection of the best cost, quality, development, and delivery supplier. Effectively manage Team level project roles.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or Business or equivalent experience
2+ Years of relevant experience in Purchasing, Sales, Quality Control, or Engineering (Purchasing preferred)
Ability to negotiate based on logic
Manage cost
Manage supplier relationships
Work in teams to build consensus
Solve problems
Manage projects
Analyze blueprints

Responsibilities

Develop, gain approval, & execute purchasing “Model and Supplier Strategies” for assigned commodities/suppliers between 810 suppliers with $300M $500M in annual spend. Commodities/Suppliers are complex in nature
Research and monitor industry trends (sourcing, technology, market price) for development of Model or Supplier Strategies
Gain consensus on new model supplier selection, managing multiple model (13-17) developments through correlation activity with design and Honda Motor Japan
Responsible for accurate and timely supplier selection & BOM maintenance
Responsible for building supplier relationships
Establish and achieve logical new model cost targets through supplier selection/negotiation with Supplier, Design and Honda Motor (complex commodities)
Responsible for achieving annual mass production cost improvement goals (ACR), between $7M $12M
Ensure accurate and timely quotation processing to ensure efficient payment to suppliers at Mass Production timing
Effectively manage projects that support business needs (ACR, GML, Diversity)
Create and implement continuous improvement activities to support Honda lean practices
Mentor and develop entry level associates
Make recommendations for supplier selection for all NA regional new model launches.
Lead ACR strategy recommendations to support target achievement through logic, target $7M $12M
Collaborate on part strategy consensus with design and plant on future technology direction and research.
Perform analysis through NSP on whether to qualify new suppliers on the basis of Q,C,D,D,M
Lead/influence Jikon/TMM meetings with affiliate suppliers and give support for improvement
Initiate continuous improvement decisions that impact the organization and support lean principles.