Job Details
Legal Entity: Honda Dev. and Mfg. of Am.,LLC
Business Unit: Accessory Development BU
Division:Accessory Development Division
Work Location: Auto Development Center
Career Level:5
What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda?
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and its 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 which 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.
We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.
If your goals and values align with Hondas, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!
About this Position:
The purpose and function of the Procurement Principal Specialist is to act as the lead Purchasing PL (BPL) and Development Team member responsible for establishing model-level sourcing recommendations, managing overall model purchase and investments costs, and supporting the on-time development of assigned Accessory models and products to achieve overall cost and launch timing objectives.
Responsibilities include:
Accessory project team member representing then Purchasing Dept. as a project lead (BPL) in early development phases (initial part concept through maker layout selection). The BPL plays a critical role in setting potential RFQ suppliers, evaluating planning cost, setting realistic cost targets based on spec and current market conditions, and proposing maker layout to executive management.
Accessory project team member representing the Purchasing Dept. as a project lead (BPL) after maker layout selection through EQ0 (first off tool build event). The BPL reviews buyer cost analysis slides to ensure spec changes are accurate, and confirms supplier development schedules are received, reviewed, and updated in SharePoint tracking timely. Once confirmed, the BPL shares updated cost and development information with project team to ensure team is on track to meet supplier milestones. The BPL then reports cost and schedule updates to executive management at DBQ and SED evaluations. After coordinating Die Go, the BPL ensures buyers are checking in with suppliers to confirm tooling is on schedule and EQ0 parts will be delivered on time.
Accessory project team member representing the Purchasing Dept. as a project lead (BPL) after EQ0 through In Warehouse Date (first mass production shipment). The BPL tracks and facilities development team/management approval for all remaining GO's (texture go, material go, component go, paint go). They also have responsibility for confirming final cost setup and reporting final cost variances from last SED report to executive management at DBQ and SED E2 evaluations. The BPL will also support AHM supply team reviewing development schedules vs P34 ramp up production plans, attending supplier meetings, and negotiating changes to ensure 100% on time delivery.
Evaluating current procurement systems and establishing new and improved procurement processes for increased efficiencies, accuracy, and cost results.
Training of PICs in advanced cost analysis techniques.
Training of BPLs in Project Lead execution and Model analysis.
Who we are seeking:
Required Experience: 8-10 years work experience in project management, cost analysis, auto accessory product development, or manufacturing.Supervisory and/or cost leader experience preferred.
Required Education: Bachelors Degree, preferably in Business, Quantitative Analysis, or Engineering. Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) preferred.
Other job-specific skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power Point required.
Effective presentation and written/verbal communication skills.
Advanced knowledge of sourcing contracts.
Able to negotiate supplier cost and schedule.
Additional Position Factors:
Mainly office work environment with some shop environment when reviewing vehicles.
Some travel is required to support face-to-face meetings with Suppliers.
Hybrid work is available.
Overtime may be required during peak times during the development cycle
At Honda, you will play a key role in our journey to become a company that society wants to exist now, and in the future. Your endless curiosity will drive innovation and your courageous spirit will challenge the status quo. We believe having a workforce made up of diverse thinkers and innovators makes us a better Honda. Respect for each other and respect for diversity each and every day drives our associates to contribute at the highest level and work effectively in a team environment. We make the dream of mobility a reality with our innovative and high-quality products. Together, we Bring the Future to our customers, associates, and communities. We are Honda!
What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice?
Total Rewards:
Competitive Base Salary
Annual Bonus
Overtime Pay
Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
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:
Wellbeing program
Community service and engagement programs
Product programs
Free drinks onsite
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.