Job Description

Job Description

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 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.”

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!

Job Purpose

The Procurement Team Lead supervises a team that performs direct Purchasing work for PS&P manufacturing sites and supports Procurement Unit Lead and Department Lead with operation, resource, and performance responsibilities to realize business plan objectives.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage the collection, accuracy, reporting, and visualization of Department Key Performance Indicators (KPI) related to New Model and Mass Production duties. Use data to conduct PDCA analyses of Plan vs Actual (PvA) differences as required.
• Develop strategies to ensure smooth workflow and efficiency across different functions within the team. Provide leadership in procurement methods to guide the team in balancing priorities, overcoming obstacles, applying best practices, and realizing business plan objectives.
• Manage New Supplier Process (NSP) registration activity within team. Create and conduct training of NSP to team members. Create standard workflows and support critical issues as subject-matter-expert (SME) for NSP.
• Handling of change requests from suppliers (DCR/CRF) to ensure accuracy and timely closure. Responsible for overseeing the entire process, ensuring requests are logged, assessed, and acted upon. Clearly document the change request process and make it accessible to all stakeholders.
• Manage associate performance through annual review process with input from Unit Lead. Participate in the hiring process with Management to identify/select candidates for retaining target headcount level.
• Manage onboarding process of new associates. Support associate training plans. Contribute to skill assessments within area of responsibility.
• Substitute for the Unit Lead occasionally with management responsibilities related to procurement, travel approvals, timekeeping, and/or facility access to prevent disruptions of business operations.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in business (Supply Chain) or closely related field or 12+ years equivalency in procurement tenure and experience
• 10+ years procurement experience is necessary, preferably in Powersports or Automotive field. Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills are required.
• 3+ Years supervisory/project leadership in a similar organization
• Capable at providing direction to direct reports according to established policies and management guidelines
• Basic computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Familiarity with Ariba, SAP or major ERP system(s), with catalog administration knowledge.
• Working level understanding of Business Intelligence tools or Analytics platforms
• Must be able to operate with high level of confidentiality
• Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• General knowledge of cost, budget, and/or financial information management
• Knowledge of SxS and ATV market desired
• Competent in understanding product development schedules
• Working knowledge of Honda Purchasing systems

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

What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards: 

• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
• 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 

Additional Offerings:

• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• 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.

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