Strategic Buyer

Honda Aircraft Company, LLC•Greensboro, NC

About The Position

The Strategic Buyer is responsible for purchasing, cost negotiation, and subcontract administration for assigned materials and/or services from approved and qualified suppliers. The role supports required delivery dates at budgeted or lower costs. The position partners with internal customers to understand business needs and ensure procurement policy compliance. It leads requests for quotation, supplier quote analysis, and cost negotiations, and manages supplier communications, purchase orders, documentation, delivery monitoring, and resolution of commercial, quality, and performance issues. The role operates primarily in a professional office environment supporting aerospace program activities. It requires 10–25% travel, depending on program phase and workload, to domestic and potentially international supplier facilities. Overtime may be required during program surges, supplier recovery efforts, development milestones, or production ramps; typical hours during surge periods are 45–55 per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, and/or a technical field.
0–3 years of experience.
Supply Chain Management.
Ability to effectively communicate in Business English.
Ability to comprehend and adhere to management direction and safety instructions.
Must work safely and professionally while adhering to applicable regulatory requirements, including FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, State, and Federal regulations.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in additional languages such as Japanese, Swedish, Spanish, and/or French.

Responsibilities

Partner with internal customers to understand business needs, ensure adherence to procurement policies, and review requisitions for accuracy and completeness.
Lead RFQ processes, analyze supplier quotations, and implement cost negotiation strategies while ensuring compliance with bid requirements and providing value and risk insights.
Manage supplier communications regarding orders, changes, delivery, cost, and quality expectations.
Resolve commercial, quality, and performance issues and interpret supplier agreements to ensure compliance.
Execute and manage purchase orders, maintain compliant procurement documentation and audit trails, monitor and expedite deliveries, and support continuous procurement operations and cross-team initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive base salary, based on factors including geographic location and work experience.
Paid overtime.
Regional bonus when applicable.
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription 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 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.