Procurement Specialist

Honda North America
$72,200.00 - $108,300.00
United States, California, Torrance
1919 Torrance Boulevard (Show on map)
Nov 08, 2024
Legal Entity: American Honda Finance Corp. Business Unit: American Honda Finance Corp Division:Financial Services Division Work Location: Torrance - Main Campus Location Career Level:2 Salary Range:$72,200.00-$108,300.00 Job Purpose EX2 Procurement Specialists at American Honda Finance Corporation play a crucial role in managing cross-functional procurement projects within the financial services sector. This includes developing and executing comprehensive RFx programs, conducting thorough supplier analysis, facilitating stakeholder decision-making, and negotiating commercial contracts in strict compliance with financial regulations and internal policies. The Specialist serves as the primary liaison for business units and suppliers on assigned projects. Key Accountabilities Contract Negotiation:Negotiating terms and conditions of commercial contracts to secure favorable outcomes for the company while ensuring compliance with financial regulations. RFP Development:Crafting detailed RFx documents, managing the entire RFx process, and ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Procurement Expertise:Leading sourcing initiatives, evaluating supplier proposals, and conducting market analysis to inform stakeholder strategies. Stakeholder Management:Collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and provide procurement solutions that support business goals. Supplier Analysis:Analyzing supplier responses and creating decision analysis documents to facilitate informed supplier selection. Contract Life Cycle Management:Overseeing the administration of commodity codes and managing the life cycle of contracts from inception to renewal or termination. Special Projects:Supporting special projects and initiatives, including compliance changes, supplier audits, business unit training, and other duties as assigned. Qualifications, Experience, and Skills Other Job Specific Skills: Bachelors degree in procurement, law, business or a closely related field or has an equivalent combination of education and work experience Masters degree or ISM certified is a plus Strong negotiation skills required Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including PowerPoint. Project management education or experience desired Computer skills with demonstrated knowledge of MS applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Familiarity with PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAP, or other common ERP systems Experience with MS Project, Visio, or similar programs desired Additional Position Factors: Workstyle: Hybrid (Remote 3 days, in office 2 days) Travel 5% 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.