Description
We are seeking a Procurement Senior Specialist - Construction to join our team at American Honda Motor Company. The successful candidate will be responsible for bringing spend within their category under procurement management, regularly engaging with the business stakeholder community, establishing and leading strategies to achieve optimal cost reduction, and ensuring the effective management of supplier relationships and risk specific to construction, facilities, capital projects, and related services.
The Specialist will support facilities construction projects including greenfield and brownfield developments, as well as infrastructure, structural, and equipment upgrades. They will be directly responsible for owning the relationships with key site and business unit leadership, developing and implementing sourcing strategies, and collaborating with internal business partners and suppliers to reduce risks and costs for Honda within construction and capital project activities.
The Specialist must work collaboratively, exhibit a strong sense of urgency to meet customer timelines, exhibit an intense curiosity/learning drive, successfully operate in a fast-paced environment, engage/influence key stakeholders, be extremely customer-focused, and consistently display a high level of business acumen.
Key Accountabilities:
- Responsible for Supplier Performance / Development / Risk/ Support Segmentation
- Develop/Execute/Implement the Strategic Sourcing Function in Alignment with Category
- Lead the team to establish and meet category SEQCDM performance targets and measures, monitor progress and implement countermeasures when necessary
- Responsible For Category’s Legal and Commercial Supplier Contracts Executed to Protect Honda and Business Users
- Lead project implementation and oversee projects and business plan items, monitor progress and adjust direction as needed
- Effectively sell ideas, negotiate, collaborate, and build consensus across Honda North America sites (Mfg., Sales, R&D)
- Apply key customer (upstream, downstream, and end-user) viewpoint in all category activities. Establish, understand, and communicate Total Cost of Ownership to all parties.
- Build a network of productive relationships across HDMA/AHM to achieve category plans and targets
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:
- Bachelor Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in either a Purchasing and/or Procurement related role or in a field where job knowledge & skills are applicable based on education
- Preferred: 1–3 years of experience in construction procurement
- Advance computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Familiarity with SAP, Ariba or major ERP system(s)
- Understanding of commercial terms and conditions and experience in identifying and negotiating master agreement requirements; ability to identify engagement risk factors and ensure commercial contracts and legal agreements appropriately mitigate risk and protect Honda.
- Expert understanding of, and experience with, multi-step strategic sourcing processes and category management strategies
- Able to explain complex data in an understandable manner for a wide range of audiences
- Plan and implement long-term development strategies for category
- Strong communication and negotiation skills for all levels of audience
Working Conditions:
- On-site position (80-20).
- Up to 25% Travel – Ability to Travel on Short Notice for N.A. Support
- ~5-10 Hours per Week OT
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