Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Manufacturing Procurement

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. seeks a Purchasing Senior Specialist to lead strategic sourcing for materials supporting U.S. manufacturing operations. In this role you will manage the full purchasing lifecycle-identifying and qualifying suppliers, negotiating pricing and contracts, and ensuring on-time, high-quality material availability. You will partner closely with manufacturing, engineering, and finance to balance cost, quality, and delivery while driving continuous improvement and savings initiatives. Leveraging ERP/MRP tools and data analysis, you will monitor supplier performance, mitigate supply risk, and uphold Honda's standards for safety, quality, ethics, and sustainability in the supply base.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchasing activities for direct and indirect materials supporting manufacturing operations
• Source and evaluate suppliers, negotiate pricing, terms, and service-level agreements
• Analyze demand, lead times, and inventory needs to ensure on-time availability of materials
• Monitor supplier performance, quality, delivery, and compliance with company standards
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and finance to align purchasing strategies with business goals
• Support cost reduction, value analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, contracts, and ERP/MRP data
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and support contingency planning
• Ensure adherence to company policies, ethical sourcing, and regulatory requirements
• Prepare reports and insights on spend, savings, and supplier performance for leadership

Required Skills

• Strategic sourcing
• Supplier negotiation
• Contract management
• Cost analysis and cost reduction
• ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Data analysis and Excel reporting
• Inventory and demand planning
• Automotive or manufacturing purchasing
• Supplier performance management
• Risk management in supply chain