Buyer (job number: ham00040c) honda devAnd mfgOf am llc ohio-east liberty description
Honda has a clear vision for the future in 2030, and it’s a joyful oneWe are looking for people with the individual skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goalsWe are seeking diversity of thought and experience to drive innovation and help us make fully informed decisions.
In this role, you will be responsible for managing mass production part ordering and delivery through effective planning, communication, and supplier interfaceThis role, under limited supervision, is responsible for complex purchasing, tracking, and distributing necessary inventory and supplies required for production and/or other core business activitiesIn addition, this role participates in complex projects and handles complex supplier accountsIn your pursuit of impeccable quality, you set and execute the strategy, and manage customer and vendor relationsYour endless curiosity will drive innovative activities.
At honda, our associates take pride in their responsibilitiesA typical day for a buyer will include:
A thorough understanding and accurate maintenance of process related systems (gpcs, nextgen dcms, pod, nars, edcis, srm, equote) to meet/exceed job purpose/expectations
Establish and improve communication networks with supply base to promote positive relationships focused on delivery performance related to delivery improvement and kpi adherence
Identify, evaluate, and escalate critical issues to management with planned path forward based on dialogue between buyer and supplier
Continually develop communication networks, both external and internal, to ensure operational success and department awareness
Collaborate with departments project leaders to support all specified mass production (site delivery frame) department projects to meet key performance indicators (kpi) targets
Collaboration with other departments/experts for development or improvement of characteristics to reduce impact to the department(s)
Understand and manage new model and mass production design change activity to ensure quality and effective date timing met while minimizing production impact and cost
Complete reporting and gemba activity for root cause analysis / countermeasure implementation to solve complex problems w/ attention to closure speed and effectiveness
Strive for continuous improvement through cycling plan do check action (pdca) for area of responsibility (delivery and/or special projects) to ensure associate success
Develop capability of self, colleagues, and team through training, mentoring, and sharing of experiences in the area of technical expertise and understanding for succession planning and team growth
Support company vision through business plan, marutoku, and other business unit initiatives in areas of knowledge and technical expertise
We are looking for qualified people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, open minds, and a disciplined work ethicTo bring the future to honda as a buyer you must have:
A bachelor`s degree in business, supply chain management, or equivalent related experience
2 – 6 years of relevant experience
Total rewards
Competitive base pay
Medical, dental, vision
Remote work opportunities (20% per week)
Bonus program
401k program
Honda 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
