Buyer

Buyer

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda

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 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 Honda's, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

About this Position:

Site Delivery Frame Business Administrative Coordinator manages mass production part ordering and delivery through effective planning, communication, and supplier interface. The coordinator, under limited supervision, is responsible for complex purchasing, tracking, and distributing necessary inventory and supplies required for production and/or other core business activities. In addition, the coordinator participates in complex projects and handles complex supplier accounts.

Responsibilities include:

• Thorough understanding and accurate maintenance of process related systems (GPCS, NextGen DCMS, POD, NARS, eDCIS, SRM, eQuote) to meet/exceed job purpose/expectations

• Establish and improve communication networks with supply base to promote positive relationships focused on delivery performance related to delivery improvement and KPI adherence

• Identify, evaluate, and escalate critical issues to management with planned path forward based on dialogue between buyer and supplier

• Continually develop communication networks, both external and internal, to ensure operational success and department awareness

• Collaborate with departments project leaders to support all specified Mass Production (Site Delivery Frame) department projects to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI) targets

• Collaboration with other departments/experts for development or improvement of characteristics to reduce impact to the department(s)

• Understand and manage New Model and Mass Production design change activity to ensure quality and effective date timing met while minimizing Production impact and cost

• Complete reporting and Gemba activity for root cause analysis / countermeasure implementation to solve complex problems w/ attention to closure speed and effectiveness

• Strive for continuous improvement through cycling Plan Do Check Action (PDCA) for area of responsibility (Delivery and/or Special projects) to ensure associate success

• Develop capability of self, colleagues, and team through training, mentoring, and sharing of experiences in the area of technical expertise and understanding for succession planning and team growth

• Support company vision through Business Plan, Marutoku, and other Business Unit initiatives in areas of knowledge and technical expertise

Who we are seeking:

Required Work Experience:

• 2 - 6 years of relevant experience

• Meets or exceeds Exempt level 2 requirements

Required Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or equivalent related experience

Desired skills:

• 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

• Conducts meetings in an effective and efficient manner (preparation, coordination, facilitation, follow-up)

• Takes accountability for one's own and other actions and actively works to build strong teamwork & trust between peers

• Manages the work environment in a clean, uncluttered, safe, and well-organized manner to help reduce waste and optimize productivity

• Focuses on high priority activities and does not become distracted by outside influences; develops a sense of urgency in others to meet requirements

• Can identify value streams and makes specific improvements in the work methods within the team

• Understands connectivity of work to Company and Department strategy and contributes ideas based on own experience

• Understands and analyzes information to identify trends, issues, problems, or opportunities and takes action to solve a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity

• Formulates clear decision criteria, evaluates options by considering implications and consequences, and can choose an effective option in a timely manner

Additional Position Factors:

• Must be able to work overtime approximately 5-10 hours per week.

• Work in a fast-paced environment with demanding and critical deadlines.

• Traveling between Plant/Divisions or special assignments.

• Must be able to work weekends and/or shift change from 1st to 2nd shift to help provide support during peak times of year or as needed.

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

• Associate lease car program with a cost (cheaper but still a monthly cost)

• Industry leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)

• Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, 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.