Purchasing Specialist

About the Role

International Supply Chain Export Buyer is responsible for managing mass production part ordering and delivery to International Supply Chain for Export to international Honda production facilities through effective planning, communication, and supplier interface. Apply technical and problem-solving skills to prevent impact to operations, effectively countermeasure issues, and support achievement of Division, Department, and Unit targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Thorough understanding and accurate maintenance of process related systems (GPCS, eDCIS, NARS) schedule, monitor and manage day to day orders/deliveries to ISC Consolidate Centers.
• Investigate root cause for late orders, develop resolution and/or recovery plans with supplier and ISC Production Control.
• Effectively communicate with Consolidation Center to meet packing requirement to customers, disposition inventory, investigate R/C and C/M supplier issues, and contribute to a safe and effective environment.
• Establish and maintain communication networks with supply base to promote positive relationships focused on delivery performance.
• Identify, evaluate, and escalate critical issues to management to ensure appropriate allocation of resources in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with department project leaders to support all specified International Supply Chain Delivery projects to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPI) targets.
• Understand and manage transition activity from New Model to Mass Production to minimize impact and cost.
• Through continuous improvement strengthen business processes, streamline reporting, and enable effective and efficient Plan-Do-Check-Action (PDCA) cycles for area of responsibility.
• Collaboration with other teams/experts for development or improvement of characteristics to reduce impact to the department(s).
• Develop capability of self and others through training, mentoring, and sharing of experiences in area of technical expertise to improve understanding and team growth.
• Maintain reporting and Gemba activity for root cause analysis/countermeasure implementation to solve simple to complex problems.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Knowledge of supply chain and manufacturing flow
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organization skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently with limited direction
• Ability to troubleshoot complex problems in a team-based work environment
• Consistently identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Collect data and apply business knowledge to solve a range of problems
• Understand project management fundamentals to effectively lead project themes
• Effectively sell ideas, securing buy-in from individuals or team
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent relevant experience.
• OT as needed
• In office 80%
• Some travel may be necessary
• May be required to work weekends and/or adjusted hours during peak times or as needed