# Purchasing Specialist

**Company**: American Honda Motor Company
**Location**: Marysville, Ohio
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: entry
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $56,800.00 - $85,200.00
**Category**: Operations
**Industry**: Automotive
**Wikidata**: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4744011

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## Description

We are seeking a Purchasing Specialist to join our team at American Honda Motor Company. As a Purchasing Specialist, you will be responsible for coordinating the material planning of various locations for Knock Down Import parts shipped directly to HDMA plants and/or local suppliers.

**Job Purpose** The function of this position is to coordinate the material planning of various locations for Knock Down Import parts shipped directly to HDMA plants and/or local suppliers. The role is responsible for managing the ordering and inventory control of those Knock Down parts, and assure timely delivery to various International Supply Chain Import (Regional Logistics Center (RLC) customers).

**Key Accountabilities**

- Responsible for planning and ordering of Knock Down Import parts shipped directly to HDMA plants/ and or local suppliers. Thorough understanding and accurate maintenance of Internation Import process related systems.

- Coordinate with CC to ensure timely receipt, packing, and delivery of products to desired customer (Supplier or HDMA facility).

- Establish and maintain communication networks with supply base to promote positive relationship focused on delivery performance .

- Strive for continuous improvement through cycling Plan Do Check Action (PDCA) for area of responsibility to ensure associate success.

- Understand and coordinate design change activity to ensure quality and minimize Production impact and cost.

- Identify, evaluate, and escalate critical issues to management to ensure appropriate allocation of resources in a timely manner.

- Continually develop communication networks, both external and internal, to ensure operational success and department awareness.

- Collaborate with departments project leaders to support all specified ISC department projects to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI) targets.

- Collaboration with other departments/Units/Groups/experts for development or improvement of characteristics to reduce impact to the department(s).

- Develop capability of self, colleagues, and team through training, mentoring, and sharing of experiences in the area of technical expertise and understanding for succession planning and team growth.

- Support company vision through Business Plan, Marutoku, and other department initiatives in areas of knowledge and technical expertise.

**Qualifications, Experience, and Skills**

- Minimum Educational Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or equivalent related experience

- Average Experience: 0-4 yrs based on degree

- Other Job-Specific Skills:

- Knowledge of basic inventory management and manufacturing workflow

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- Strong organizational skills.

- Ability to prioritize tasks and work with limited direction.

- Ability to troubleshoot complex problems in a team-based work environment.

- Consistently identify opportunities for continuous improvement

- Collect data and apply business knowledge to solve a range of problems

- Effectively lead project themes

- Effectively sell ideas, securing buy-in from individuals or team

- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

**Working Conditions**

- 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.

- In office 80%.

- May be required to work weekends and/or adjusted hours during monthly order timing and to help provide support during peak times of year or as needed.

**Total Rewards**

- 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)

**Career Growth**

- Advancement Opportunities

- Career Mobility

- Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning

- Training and Development programs

**Additional Offerings**

- Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment

- Lifestyle Account

- Childcare Reimbursement Account

- Elder Care Support

- Wellbeing Program

- Community Service and Engagement Programs

- Product Programs

## Skills

### Required
- inventory management
- manufacturing workflow
- communication
- interpersonal skills
- organizational skills
- troubleshooting
- Microsoft Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook

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