American Honda Motor Company, Inc. · 1 hour ago
Procurement Sourcing Principal Specialist
Raymond, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
8+ years expAmerican Honda Motor Company, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Sourcing Principal Specialist to lead and manage commodity strategies. The role involves developing strategies, resolving quality and delivery issues, and mentoring team members while ensuring alignment with company goals.
AutomotiveCustomer ServiceSales
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the commodity desk from a Q/C/D/Strategic perspective
Create strategies, identify improvement opportunities, communicate effectively, gather necessary resources, assign tasks, and implement the strategy
Monitor progress and performance via plan versus actual
Resolve quality and delivery problems by working with stakeholders and suppliers
Coordinate with other areas in the organization to secure necessary resources and contributions for the strategy execution
Support meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the strategy within and beyond the project team
Develop and execute overall RM commodity strategy for responsible material/ commodity considering production volumes, part specification requirements, and capacity analytics
Provide technical know-how related to raw material Q and D issues by working with stakeholders
Lead supplier negotiations of cost; ensuring best practice is utilized to achieve Honda’s cost target, develop and recommend opportunities to reduce cost based on the market and overall strategy, Pricing Management – develop and lead cost optimization based on usage, supplier QCDD performance, and material chemistry
Lead supply chain projects and C/D themes by working with HTA, Honda lants and suppliers; communicate across the organization to secure support and resources to execute strategies
Supplier Management - Development of supplier performance goals, evaluation of supplier performance and recommendation on supplier improvement plans where applicable
Continuing education to support technical know-how (attend events/QAV’s etc)
Mentor associate within team on technical know-how and fostering development
Qualification
Required
BS degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business Mgmt, or equivalent relevant experience
8+ years of relevant experience
Technical knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality control techniques
Strong project management skills
Strong communication skills across multiple disciplines (engineering, suppliers, management, etc.)
Benefits
Regional Bonus (when applicable)
Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
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
Lifestyle Account
Childcare Reimbursement Account
Elder Care Support
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
Wellbeing Program
Community Service and Engagement Programs
Product Programs
Company
American Honda Motor Company, Inc.
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