Purchasing Senior Specialist

American Honda Motor Company · Marysville, Ohio · $65,000.00 - $97,500.00 · onsite We are seeking a Purchasing Senior Specialist to join our team at American Honda Motor Company. As a Purchasing Senior Specialist, you will be responsible for managing mass production part ordering and delivery through effective planning, communication, and supplier interface. Job Purpose Manages mass production part ordering and delivery through effective planning, communication, and supplier interface. Under limited supervision, is responsible for complex purchasing, tracking, and distributing necessary inventory and supplies required for production and/or other core business activities. Key Accountabilities Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with all process-related systems, including GPCS, NextGen DCMS, POD, NARS, eDCIS, SRM, and eQuote. Establish and improve communication networks with suppliers to promote positive relationships and focus on delivery performance. Identify, evaluate, and mitigate supplier critical issues to ensure no impact to Honda production. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure operational success and department awareness. Lead department projects and collaborate with teams to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI) Delivery targets. Develop communication networks, both external and internal, to ensure operational success and department awareness. Lead reporting and Gemba activity for root cause analysis and countermeasure implementation to solve complex problems with suppliers. Qualifications, Experience, and Skills Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent related experience. 2+ years of relevant experience based on education. Seeks out feedback and demonstrates ability to learn and expand knowledge outside of one's assigned area. Provides timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem. Presents key issues/information across levels or organization units/departments in a clear and organized manner both verbally and through appropriate documentation. Total Rewards Competitive Base Salary 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