Prototype Procurement Senior Specialist

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a HondaHonda 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!LocationRaymond, OH    Job PurposeExperienced Prototype Purchasing Buyer works with minimal support to carry out a wide range of duties with purchasing and technical teams. Review new business process designs or process design changes for conformance to existing standards and strategies. Power Sports procurement functions, including tool/part cost negotiation/evaluation, cost reduction research, assigned parts/child parts procurement, supplier cost/quality/delivery management and parts procurement delivery/administration.  Acts as liaison to suppliers and project design teams.  Key AccountabilitiesReview of business processes and proposed changes for enhancement and conformance to PSP business needs with minimal support. Work closely with system development teams to specify, negotiate, and confirm system changes.  Identify key stakeholders and include in development and confirmation.Issues Purchase Orders (POs) for all projects.  Authorize appropriate supplier selection for existing & new parts, required parts/lead times per drawing issue schedule/delivery dates, and specifications/procurement needs are met. Initiate collaborative efforts with suppliers to obtain Request for Quotes (RFQs) to establish target costs prior to project builds, analysing supplier quotes and negotiating costs for all projects. Coordinate's parts procurement administration, including tracking open parts requests/orders/changes, generating Open Order ReportSpecialized knowledge of parts/child parts in assigned area of specialty, drawing specifications/release timing and supplier prototype tooling methods to procure prototype parts/child parts for development/testing activities, including evaluating tools/prototype parts cost/quality and managing lead time to ensure costs within budget, delivery, quality, quantity, and build schedule/testing deadlines.    A liaison to suppliers and internal design teams, conducts pre-project build meetings to observe/review supplier-tooling methods for quality and cost assessments, monitors supplier quality/delivery and relays changes in quantity, quality standards and/or deadlines, addresses quality issues and recommends countermeasures, negotiates with suppliers to ensure quality standards are met and coordinates shipment/delivery with limited supervision Qualifications, Experience and SkillsBachelor's degree (or related relevant experience)6 years' minimum experience, preferably in Power Sports or Automotive Prototype ProcurementUnderstanding of material costs, labor rates and prototype manufacturing methodsSolid ability to learn, understand and apply new technologiesCompetent investigative, judgment, decision-making and problem-solving skillsCompetent customer service, interpersonal and communication skillsCompetent diplomacy, negotiation, and conflict resolution skillsCompetent analytical, organizational, multi-tasking and detail-oriented skillsAbility to read and interpret drawingsCompetent working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Power Point)Must be able to possess a high level of confidentiality     WorkstyleTravel: Up to 5% may be required. Average of 1-4 times annually. Amount varies based on project demands/responsibilities, conferences, etc.; includes possible overseas travel. Physical: Primarily at a desk, moderate keyboarding. Limited kneeling, standing, reaching, squatting, bending, pushing and lifting.  Hazards: Risks found in a typical office 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. 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.

Created: 2025-04-11