Steel Buyer - Customer Accounts
About The Position
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.” We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team. If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future! Job Purpose This role is responsible for procuring and coordinating the supply of steel to support manufacturing operations, while managing delivery performance, supplier coordination, and ongoing customer service expectations. The position partners closely with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to ensure on‑time delivery, accurate order execution, and support of cost‑down and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- 1-2 years of experience in purchasing, sales, or customer service
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Conflict management skills
- Strong understanding of general business concepts
- Basic knowledge of cost accounting (profit/loss impact)
Responsibilities
- Ensure On-Time Scheduled Delivery of Customers Steel Requirements - 30%
- Improve Customer Service - 15%
- Improve Supplier Management - 10%
- Lead and coordinate cost down & development of projects - 15%
- Improve profitability of department - 15%
- Improve efficiency of department - 10%
- Communication to management - 5%
Benefits
- Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
- Paid Overtime
- Regional Bonus (when applicable)
- 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
- Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
- Lifestyle Account
- Childcare Reimbursement Account
- Elder Care Support
- Wellbeing Program
- Community Service and Engagement Programs
- Product Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
