Procurement Sourcing Sr. Specialist II at American Honda Motor Co.

Job Purpose

Buyer must work independently and with others to competitively bid outsourced parts amongst suppliers to realize the best value to the company for providing components of Powersports vehicle production. Evaluate responses and make decisions on sourcing selection to support the business direction, maintain positive business relationship with the suppliers, and exercise signature commitment authority in accordance with corporate guidelines.

Key Accountabilities

• Represent Honda with minimal supervision in interactions with suppliers to request, review, negotiate, and approve quotations that contribute to setting the production costs of global ATV & SxS new models and mass production vehicles. Support creation of cost targets, prepare cost analyses and effectively negotiate with suppliers/designers, using the support of Cost Technical Experts, to contribute to target achievement.
• Create and execute supplier / part / commodity strategies through collaboration with Cost Technical Experts, to realize cost reduction, mitigation, avoidance and unit achievement of annual Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Morale (SQCDM) business plan objectives.
• Propose maker layout selections and sourcing schemes to Cost Technical Experts by considering numerous factors including quality, cost, delivery, development, and management on a high volume of parts that result in determining which supplier will provide components for mass production. Support expansion of supply base as needed and development of sourcing strategies to drive cost competitiveness.
• Contribute often to spec maturation with designer engineers by providing input on design factors, characteristics and specifications that impact cost in order to provide critical part design at optimized cost.
• Provide maximum support to team members; assist and support management in accomplishing special projects.  Support with creation and implementation of tools and cost tables within area of responsibility that improve the accuracy and capabilities of estimating the piece and investment cost for responsible commodities.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Minimum Educational Qualifications:           

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent in related field

Minimum Experience:             

• 3+ years related work experience preferably in Powersports or Automotive field       

Other Job-Specific Skills:

• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Must be able to operate with high level of confidentiality
• General knowledge of cost, budget and/or financial information management
• Strong analytical skills (logical through process, reasonability, timeliness)
• Time management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills (logical thought process, reasonability, timeliness)
• Effective negotiation skills and the ability to summarize key issues for management review
• Develop innovative approaches to reduce costs and improve efficiency
• Knowledge of SxS and ATV market
• Ability to read blue prints and understand specification requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Job Dimensions

No. of Direct Reports: 0

No. of Indirect Reports: 0

Financial Dimensions: > $25M annual outsource spend

Decisions Expected

• M/L proposals
• Acceptance of supplier quotations
• Cost Mitigation tactics

Working Conditions

• Travel: Average of 1-3 times monthly. Amount varies based on project demands/responsibilities, conferences, etc.; includes possible overseas travel.         
• Physical: Primarily works at a desk or scope; frequent keyboarding.  Limited kneeling, standing, squatting, reaching or bending.               
• Hazards: Risks found in a typical office & shop setting. May be exposed to explosives/flammables, pressurized equipment, toxic chemicals and moving parts.
• Overtime: Overtime expected based on project demands/responsibilities.      
• Maintains professional conduct and follows all departmental, safety DEPARTMENT, and COMPANY policies, Procedures, AND rules.