Strategic Procurement Specialist

7 days ago


Greensboro, United States Honda Aircraft Company Full time
Job Summary:

The Strategic Buyer is accountable for the Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Risk Management of suppliers and categories within their scope. The chosen candidate will be responsible to continuously secure supplier QDC performance by using their cross-functional network to achieve business goals and mitigate risk to our business.


Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Achieve annual cost improvement goals through effective supplier selection and negotiation.
  • Accurate and timely quotation management to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Develop, gain approval & execute purchasing strategies for assigned commodities and suppliers to drive business growth and profitability.
  • Monitor industry trends (sourcing, technology, market price) to stay ahead of the competition and identify opportunities for cost savings.
  • Maintain SAP system, RFQ issue and Quote review requirements to ensure seamless procurement processes.
  • Analyze cost calculation and cost drivers to evaluate, develop and delivery cost reduction strategies.
  • Negotiate pricing with suppliers and process quotations to achieve best possible prices.
  • Establish logical new model cost targets to drive business growth and profitability.
  • Achieve cost targets through effective supplier selection and negotiation.
  • Negotiate contracts with suppliers to achieve bottom line results.
  • Assess the financial viability and risk of suppliers to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Attend trade shows, product exhibitions, and conferences to maintain current understanding of new products and trends.
  • Analyze drawings to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Execute accurate and timely Supplier evaluation and selection to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Develop and present clear and concise proposals to stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of specific commodity's parts/suppliers & industry trends to drive business growth and profitability.
Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with stakeholders.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software to ensure seamless procurement processes.
  • Efficient typing skills, with an emphasis on accuracy and legal aspects of purchasing.
  • Ability to compile information and make decisions to drive business growth and profitability.
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and achieve business goals.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills to ensure seamless procurement processes.
  • Ability to negotiate based on logic to achieve best possible prices.
  • Ability to manage cost to drive business growth and profitability.
  • Ability to manage customer / supplier relationships to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Prior experience in aerospace or other disruptive manufacturing industries to drive business growth and profitability.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Experience with AS9100, US export controls to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Comfortable working in a team environment to drive business growth and profitability.
  • Proactive and self-motivated contributor to drive business growth and profitability.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to drive business growth and profitability.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite to ensure seamless procurement processes.
Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree required, with preference on, Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or Economic related discipline preferred.
  • 3 years Purchasing, Materials, Sales, Quality or Engineering experience or 2 years Honda Purchasing, Materials, Quality or Engineering experience (in both cases Purch. experience is preferred).


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