<strong> What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda </strong><br>Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it's a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of "power" that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize "the joy and freedom of mobility" by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a "zero environmental footprint." <br><br> We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team. <br><br> If your goals and values align with Honda's, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future! <br><br><b><b>Job Purpose</b></b><br><br>Lead purchasing sub-team/group within the unit, responsible for the assigned auto part commodity piece price, investment, and annual cost reduction, all of which have significant impact on HDMA financial performance. Establishment of part and supplier strategies through understanding of the Global and North American supply base, manufacturing process and critical part design elements. Considering input from key stakeholders, propose the selection of the best cost, quality, development, and delivery supplier. <br><br> Support procurement team key business plan themes, initiatives, and achievement. Designate, communicate, gather necessary resources, assign tasks, and implement a plan for completing the project requirements on time and within budget. Responsible to maintain supplier relationships through sale director level supplier contacts. Coordinate with other group leaders in the organization to share resources and best practices. Actively participate in team development and growth opportunity for associates. <br><br> Fosters a high-performance and inclusive culture by developing technical and leadership capability within the group/unit and broader organization. Operates effectively in a multi-company environment, leveraging multiple viewpoints and collaboration to achieve shared business outcomes. <br><br><b><b>Key Accountabilities</b></b><br><br><ul><li> Lead and manage team deliverables to meet KCP, Business Plan achievement, project requirements, new model targets, and complete advance planning to best mange resources. Translates data and insights into strategic recommendations for Unit and Department leadership. </li><li> Aligns capabilities with current and future business needs. Support Unit Lead and ensure the right people are in the right roles and develops future leaders through coaching, feedback, and opportunity. </li><li> Lead and manage team activity, identify top cost/complex issues and prioritize areas for improvement (cost, efficiency, process) at sub team, team, and department level, annual supplier spend $1B $2B, exclusive investment ($12 $17M) </li><li> Develop, lead, and implement cost reduction strategies, target $30M $35M. Solve complex Q&D relationship issues, support in supplier financial distress cases, develop / execute rational PPA plans </li><li> Establish and correlate with Design on logical cost targets and maker layout proposals, managing multiple model (13-17) developments </li><li> Manage and support geopolitical issues/concerns (i.e. tariff mitigation, human rights sourcing of tier suppliers, etc) </li><li> Represent the Unit and/or Department in team meetings, theme activity, and evaluations </li><li> Conduct periodic performance and skill assessment reviews with the team to understand development needs and set future growth plans within in sub team, mentor associates </li><li> Strengthens partnership and communication across APD and other regional and global functions. Ensures cohesive, end-to-end execution of new model development and cost initiatives, as well as mass production </li></ul><br><br><b><b>Qualifications, Experience, and Skills</b></b><br><br><strong> Minimum Educational Qualifications: </strong><br><br><ul><li> Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, /Purchasing or related field </li></ul><br><strong> Average Experience </strong> <br><br><ul><li> 8+Years of Purchasing, Sales, Quality Control, or Engineering experience </li></ul><br><strong> Other Job-Specific Skills: </strong> <br><ul><li> Manage complex and detailed projects </li><li> Demonstrate leadership skills </li><li> Gap analysis </li><li> Strengthen in problem solving </li><li> Setting goals and achieving results. </li><li> Proficient in email, Excel, powerpoint </li><li> Ability to develop and present cost reports and work in cross-functional teams to build consensus </li><li> Catia knowledge </li><li> Good organization </li><li> Work cross functionally </li><li> Strong Communication both verbal and nonverbal </li></ul><br><br><b><b>Job Dimensions</b></b><br><br><strong> No. of Direct Reports </strong> : 4-8 direct associates <br><br><strong> No. of Indirect Reports: </strong> 0 <br><br><strong> Financial Dimensions: </strong> Manage Annual Desk Spend ($1B $1.5B), Exclusive Investment ($12 $17M), Annual Cost Down Target ($30 $35M) <br><br><b><b>Decisions Expected</b></b><br><br><ul><li> Lead and manage business plan goal achievement at the sub team level </li><li> Manage Department level projects within sub-team </li><li> Support and Lead Jikon/TMM/E-Flow activities </li><li> Independently lead and mange key negotiations with suppliers and in-house departments, annual supplier spend ($1B $1.5B, 25 30 suppliers) </li><li> Monitor and manage sub-team task completion of daily priorities. Coordinate open item reviews and report key issues to TM each month. </li><li> Provide direction and train direct reports on all aspects of the R&R, aligning associates based on understanding of strengths and opportunities, monitor progress, and implement countermeasures when necessary </li><li> Decide final Maker Layout proposal for supplier selection </li><li> Advance expertise in the purchasing department dealing in high-complexity commodities & new technology </li></ul><br><br><b><b>Working Conditions</b></b><br><br><ul><li> Domestic travel may be required (10%), international travel may also be required based on supplier requirements </li><li> Willingness to work overtime due to the cyclical business needs of our NM launches (5-10 hrs.) </li><li> Open office environment with moderate level of noise and activity </li><li> Hybrid work environment, 80& in office </li><li> Regular occurrence of communicating and presenting information in groups for evaluation purposes. </li></ul><br><br><strong> What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice? </strong> <br><br> <strong>Total Rewards: </strong> <br><ul><li> Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.) </li><li> Regional Bonus (when applicable) </li><li> Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included) </li><li> Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) </li><li> Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown </li><li> Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability </li><li> 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution </li><li> Relocation assistance (if eligible) </li></ul><br> <strong>Career Growth:</strong> <br><ul><li> Advancement Opportunities </li><li> Career Mobility </li><li> Education Reimbursement for Continued learning </li><li> Training and Development Programs </li></ul><br> <strong>Additional Offerings:</strong> <br><ul><li> Lifestyle Account </li><li> Childcare Reimbursement Account </li><li> Elder Care Support </li><li> Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment </li><li> Wellbeing Program </li><li> Community Service and Engagement Programs </li><li> Product Programs </li></ul><br><br>Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.