Purchasing Senior Specialist

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

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About The Position

Manages mass-production part ordering and delivery through effective planning, communication, and supplier interface. Under limited supervision, handles complex purchasing, tracking, and distribution of inventory and supplies needed for production and other core business activities, as well as complex projects and supplier accounts. Applies technical problem-solving skills to prevent operational impact and support department targets. Responsibilities span material procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, supplier process management, and countermeasure implementation.

The role maintains procurement systems and sufficient inventory to support warehouse packing operations and plant production; develops supplier and internal communication networks; identifies and mitigates supplier risks; leads delivery-performance projects, root-cause analysis, and countermeasure implementation; and supports mass-production design changes while managing quality, timing, production impact, and cost. It also promotes continuous improvement through PDCA, develops the capabilities of colleagues, and supports company and business-unit initiatives.

The position has no direct or indirect reports. Working conditions include a fast-paced environment with demanding deadlines, approximately 5–10 hours of overtime per week, travel between plants or divisions or for special assignments, and occasional weekend work and/or a shift change from first to second shift during peak periods or as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent related experience.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience based on education.
• Seeks feedback and learns beyond assigned areas.
• Provides timely guidance and feedback to help others develop skills and knowledge.
• Communicates key issues clearly and in an organized manner across organizational levels and departments, verbally and in documentation.
• Conducts meetings effectively, including preparation, coordination, facilitation, and follow-up.
• Takes accountability for personal and others’ actions and builds teamwork and trust with peers.
• Maintains a clean, uncluttered, safe, and organized work environment to reduce waste and optimize productivity.
• Prioritizes high-impact activities, avoids distractions, and encourages urgency in others to meet requirements.
• Identifies value streams and makes specific improvements to team work methods.
• Understands how work connects to company and department strategy and contributes ideas based on experience.
• Analyzes information to identify trends, issues, problems, and opportunities and solves problems of moderate scope and complexity.
• Establishes clear decision criteria, evaluates options and consequences, and makes timely, effective decisions.
• Able to work approximately 5–10 hours of overtime per week.
• Able to work weekends and/or change from first to second shift during peak periods or as needed.
• Able to travel between plants or divisions or for special assignments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain process-related systems, including GPCS, NextGen DCMS, POD, NARS, eDCIS, SRM, and eQuote, and procure parts to maintain inventory sufficient for warehouse packing operations and plant production.
• Build and improve communication networks with suppliers to promote positive relationships and improve delivery performance and KPI adherence.
• Identify and evaluate critical supplier issues, establish mitigation plans to prevent impacts to Honda production, and escalate issues to management as needed.
• Develop internal and external communication networks to support operations and department awareness.
• Lead department projects and collaborate with site teams to meet delivery KPIs by mitigating risks related to downtime, GDP, and TRPU through quick response and countermeasure development.
• Collaborate with other departments and experts to develop or improve characteristics that reduce impacts to departments.
• Initiate mass-production design-change activity, ensuring quality understanding and effective-date timing while minimizing production impact and cost.
• Lead reporting and Gemba activities for root-cause analysis and supplier countermeasure implementation to improve delivery performance, following department closure-speed and effectiveness guidelines.
• Use PDCA for continuous improvement in delivery and/or special projects and support associate success.
• Develop personal, colleague, and team capability through training, mentoring, sharing expertise, and supporting succession planning and team growth.
• Support the company vision through the Business Plan, Marutoku, and other business-unit initiatives within areas of knowledge and technical expertise.
• Approve or confirm supplier design changes.
• Review and issue purchase orders through EDI via 862/830/850.
• Issue supplier indexes through NARS reports.
• Lead supplier problem-management discussions on root causes and countermeasure confirmation to prevent recurrence.
• Issue and review exceptional transportation through CEVA Matrix.
• Lead delivery-related projects, including Build-Out, Start Up, NARS, Material Flow, Compensation, and Design Change, and complete PDCA activities with leadership guidance and theme activities.
• Manage project schedules, activities, and buyer performance tracking.
• Support special projects assigned by the Unit Leader or Group Leader and complete necessary follow-up and feedback.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, based on factors including geographic location and work experience
• Paid overtime
• Regional bonus when applicable
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefit plans
• 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
• 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: Senior