Purchasing Principal Specialist

Honda•Lincoln, AL

About The Position

The Site Delivery Frame Senior Business Analyst uses expertise within systems and data tools to investigate complex problems, modify, and communicate critical information to the appropriate network, and promote/implement solutions that improve effectiveness and efficiency of the team within a challenging production and supply chain environment. The Senior Business Analyst is also responsible for supporting/implementing business plan themes/strategies developed by SC Delivery Department leadership and SCM Business Unit leadership (specifically pertain to systems/technical applications).

Requirements

8+ Years' of relevant professional experience
Bachelors' degree in Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, Data Science, MIS, or Computer Science (or equivalent certificates and experience)
Provides necessary direction, support, and identifies / develops training for team members to perform their responsibilities
Accurately interprets direction from leadership; clearly communicates and conveys technical, business or policy information appropriately across multiple levels within a unit or group of operation
Clearly, concisely & logically organizes and communicates key points, concepts, or strategies to Leadership and/or team members
Takes accountability for actions and decisions of the entire team when outcomes are positive or negative
Takes action to build effective working relationships between individuals from different cultures, backgrounds, viewpoints & experiences
Develops and uses benchmarks and performance measures to track progress or identify gaps
Takes responsibility and stays focused on problems until an effective solution can be found
Continuously seeks opportunities to improve characteristics, conditions, processes, or products and directs improvement activity; has high sensitivity for loss or abnormal conditions
Acts beyond normal customer expectations and encourages the team to do the same
Maximizes outcomes required to meet overall goal by minimizing time and resources
Understands the business, processes and technology employed across Honda's operational units; applies expertise to generate themes to improve characteristics
Demonstrates application of advanced theory across multiple disciplines; develops tools and methods for analysis based on one's expertise
Develops solutions to highly complex, systemic problems that impact or involve multiple disciplines, departments, or products; takes initiative to develop and implement improvement themes that permanently countermeasure systemic root causes
Makes logical decisions using Honda standard processes that have long term implications and considers all relevant factors (technical, business and human)
Understands the importance and impact to the company related to ethics, compliance and policy and acts accordingly
Models' own behavior according to Honda Philosophy and can teach / mentor others to ensure company values are at forefront for all actions and decisions
Must be able to work overtime approximately 5-10 hours per week.
Work in a fast paced environment with demanding and critical deadlines.
Traveling between Plant/Divisions or special assignments.
Must be able to work weekends and/or shift change from 1st to 2nd shift to help provide support during peak times of year or as needed.

Responsibilities

Lead benchmarking and best practices across sites by collaborating with Unit Leaders and Senior Business Analysts to identify and implement cost optimization opportunities.
Provide strategic leadership support to the Site Delivery Frame team with diagnosing complex system issues and implementing sustainable, long-term solutions that enhance operation.
Own and drive high-impact initiatives, including critical projects and Business Plan Themes, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and escalating key insights to leadership when necessary.
Act as a strategic liaison with HDMA's SCM Business Unit and other Business Units to influence and deliver system enhancements (e.g., Commonization, OWBW) that drive standardization and efficiency.
Champion capability building by promoting associate development through advanced systems and analytics training, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.
Serve as the SME to guide and enable the team in executing critical, time-sensitive production changes with minimal disruption to business continuity.

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