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 Senior Manager, Procurement is responsible for the implementation of the Sourcing Strategies and tactical execution of procurement related activities for his/her assigned commodity groups. This role includes the direct management of a team of highly skilled strategic sourcing leaders, tactical buyers and project engineers. This position will also be required to influence a broad cross functional team which will support activities such as new product introduction, obsolescence and risk management.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the development and oversee implementation of the Strategic Sourcing initiatives that enable short and long term Business Unit Objectives to be achieved.
• Provide direct management and oversight of tactical activities associated with assigned Commodities, Service, or General Procurement Functions.
• Review and approve Supply Chain documentation, deliverables, and business critical decisions.
• Lead Integrated Product Teams through a variety of cross functional project activities
• Interact with internal/external Leadership Teams and facilitate the exchange of business-critical information, strategies, issues, and actions plans.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Minimum Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in engineering or supply chain discipline required; Master’s degree highly preferred.

Minimum Experience

• 15 years combined experience in any of the following areas:
  • Supply Chain, Manufacturing Planning or Logistics Management
  • Design, Manufacturing, Quality, or Operations Engineering
  • New Product Development, and/or Project Management
• 5 years’ experience within aerospace industry, preferred

Other Job-Specific Skills

• Must have workable knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required
• Excellent sourcing capabilities with established records
• Ability to analyze business metrics to evaluate Supplier Performance, Supply Chain Efficiency, Product Quality and overall Cost Effectiveness of sourcing activities

Working Conditions

• Office floor environment
• Frequent interaction with cross-functional teams
• Occasional extended hours to support project deadlines and executive deliverables

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

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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