Senior Procurement Specialist and Team Lead

Honda North America
$79,300.00 - $119,000.00
paid time off, tuition assistance, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), relocation assistance
United States, Ohio, Marysville
Apr 14, 2025
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 Procurement Specialist and Team Lead through leadership, theme development, strategic management and stakeholder alignment is responsible to bring spend within their category under procurement management. The Senior Procurement Specialist and Team Lead is also responsible to lead a team of Procurement Specialists in their respective category vertical to achieve savings targets, provide best value to stakeholders, and contribute to company profitability. Additionally, the Senior Procurement Specialist and Team Lead will regularly engage with the business stakeholder community, establish and lead strategies to achieve optimal cost reduction, and ensure the management of supplier relationships and risk. The Senior Procurement Specialist and Team Lead is directly responsible for owning the relationships with key site and business unit leadership. The Senior Procurement Specialist and Team Lead will be responsible for the development/implementation of sourcing strategies and collaboration with internal business partners and suppliers to reduce risks and costs for Honda. The Senior Procurement Specialist and Team Lead is also accountable to assign key initiatives/themes to team members by noting expertise and monitoring workload and results. The Senior Procurement Specialist and Team Lead is accountable to identify, set, and manage metrics to hold their team and their suppliers accountable for performance and delivery. The Senior Procurement Specialist and Team Lead will drive results through the creation and management of competitive bidding processes and analyzation of data and market trends. The Senior Procurement Specialist and Team Lead actively drives the continuous improvement of regional Procurement processes and tools. The Senior Procurement Specialist and Team Lead is responsible for long term planning for the category, creating/driving/implementing initiatives, communicating and influencing customers and suppliers at all levels. The Senior Procurement Specialist and Team Lead must work collaboratively, exhibit a strong sense of urgency to meet customer timelines, exhibit an intense curiosity/learning drive, successfully operate in a fast-paced environment, engage/influence key stakeholders, be extremely customer-focused, and consistently display a high level of business acumen. Must be able to successfully manage multiple projects, as well as timely completion to meet the business' objectives. The Senior Procurement Specialist and Team Lead is ultimately responsible for assessing / reporting their team's results/achievements, identifying high performers, growing their team, providing training to challenge/grow the team, and leading by example in all facets of the category's work. The Senior Procurement Specialist and Team Lead will have decision-making authority for the category vertical and is responsible to align the team and their activities with the Category Manager/Unit Lead's direction, strategy, and goals. Key Accountabilities Strategically assign initiatives to team members and monitor/document performance and results. Accountable to develop team, identify high-performance, manage performance, provide tools and training to enhance the team's skillset, and provide leadership to develop associates and achieve category vertical's goals. Responsible for Supplier Performance/Development/Risk/Support Segmentation. Develop/Execute/Implement the Strategic Sourcing Function in Alignment with Category. Lead the team to establish and meet category SEQCDM performance targets and measures, monitor progress, and implement countermeasures when necessary. Responsible For Category's Legal and Commercial Supplier Contracts Executed to Protect Honda and Business Users. Lead project implementation and oversee projects and business plan items, monitors progress and adjusts direction as needed. Effectively sell ideas, negotiate, collaborate, and build consensus across Honda North America sites (Mfg., Sales, R&D) Apply key customer (upstream, downstream, and end-user) viewpoint in all category activities. Establish, understand, and communicate Total Cost of Ownership to all parties. Build a network of productive relationships across HAM / Honda North America to achieve category plans and targets. Qualifications, Experience, and Skills Bachelor's degree in Business or related field or equivalent experience A minimum of 6-10 years of experience in either a Purchasing and/or Procurement related role or in a field where job knowledge & skills are applicable based on education Basic computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Familiarity with SAP, ARIBA, or Major ERP System(s). Strong leadership capabilities and associate development focus Strong communication skills to various audiences Working Conditions Up to 25% Travel - ability to travel on short notice for N.A. support 10 Hours per week OT 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.