Procurement Sourcing Specialist

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

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About The Position

The Commodity Buyer is responsible for the assigned automotive part’s piece price, investment, and annual cost reduction, which significantly affect HDMA’s financial performance. The role establishes part and supplier Situation Analyses (SAs) by understanding the global and North American supply base, manufacturing processes, and critical part design elements. Considering input from key stakeholders, the buyer proposes suppliers that best meet cost, quality, development, and delivery needs.

The role supports and executes model SAs for assigned commodities and suppliers, works on supplier selection and cost targets for new models, and pursues annual mass-production cost improvements. It also maintains sourcing information and systems, processes quotations, and builds long-term supplier relationships. The position involves an open office environment, substantial computer and meeting time, regular group communication and presentations, and supplier travel. International travel may occur once or twice a year for trips averaging one to two weeks. Overtime may be required due to cyclical new-model launch needs; the stated work allocation is 80% in office and 10% travel to suppliers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Business, or equivalent experience.
• Average experience requirement is 0–2 years, depending on education.
• Ability to negotiate based on logic.
• Ability to manage costs and supplier relationships.
• Ability to work in teams and build consensus.
• Problem-solving and analytical-thinking skills.
• Project contribution skills and technical aptitude.
• Willingness to work overtime due to cyclical business needs associated with new-model launches.
• Willingness to travel internationally once or twice a year for trips averaging 1–2 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Support, develop, obtain approval for, and execute Model Situation Analyses for assigned commodities and suppliers.
• Research and monitor industry trends in sourcing, technology, and market prices.
• Ensure accurate and timely supplier selection and Bill of Material (BOM) maintenance.
• Build consensus on new-model supplier selection while managing multiple model developments during correlation activity with stakeholders, including Honda Motors in Japan and the Automotive Design Center.
• Build long-term supplier relationships based on trust.
• Establish and achieve logical new-model cost targets through supplier selection and negotiation.
• Achieve annual mass-production cost improvement goals (ACR).
• Ensure accurate and timely quotation processing to support efficient supplier payment at mass-production timing.
• Maintain the Global Maker Layout (GML) system and issue Global Sourcing Requests (GSR).

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, based on factors including geographic location and work experience.
• Paid overtime.
• Regional bonus when applicable.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and shutdown.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• 401(k) plan with company match and additional contribution.
• Relocation assistance, if eligible.
• Advancement opportunities and career mobility.
• Education reimbursement for continued learning.
• Training and development programs.
• Tuition assistance and student loan repayment.
• Lifestyle account.
• Childcare reimbursement account.
• Elder care support.
• Wellbeing program.
• Community service and engagement programs.
• Product programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level