Strategic Buyer

American Honda Motor Company, Inc.
Greensboro, NC
Job Purpose

The Strategic Buyer is responsible for purchasing, cost negotiation, and subcontract administration of assigned materials and/or services from approved and qualified suppliers to support required delivery dates at budgeted or lower cost.

Key Accountabilities

  • Works with internal customers to understand business requirements and ensure compliance with company’s procurement policies.
  • Analyzes and evaluate quotations to recommend and implement cost negation strategies while assuring compliance within bid requirements.
  • Reviews purchase requisitions for accuracy.
  • Develops, issues and tracks RFQ and provides value and risk analysis to support negotiation.
  • Communicates to suppliers purchase requirements, purchase order changes, delivery, cost, and quality requirements and order prioritization.
  • Reviews and interprets existing subcontracts with suppliers to ensure compliance and resolve related commercial issues.
  • Executes purchase orders and edit purchase orders.
  • Prepares supporting documents and materials during the procurement process.
  • Maintains accurate purchasing files in compliance with company record keeping policies and potential audit trails.
  • Interfaces with quality and supplier to resolve recurrent issues with product quality and reliability.
  • Monitors and expedite deliveries on assigned commodity items.
  • Assists other procurement staff with identified projects and programs as needed.
  • Travel Requirements 10 – 20%.

Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Manufacturing Engineer or Finance preferred.
  • Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Supply Chain preferred.
  • 6-8 years’ experience in a directly related procurement, purchasing or supply chain experience within aviation/aerospace manufacturing industry.
  • Experience in FAR 12 & 15 contracting with the ability to be able to write a price analysis and conduct a cost analysis on supplier proposals.
  • Strong negotiation skills and supply chain strategy preferred.
  • 3+ years’ experience in the technical aspects of aircraft and non-aircraft related design and manufacturing processes.

Key Performance Indicators

  • Working knowledge and a thorough understanding of procurement process.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
  • Previous experience and/or proficiency in using ERP systems; SAP preferred.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and balance multiple priorities.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively through all levels throughout an organization internally and external to the company (i.e. - suppliers).
  • Ability to work independently and within a team-oriented environment.
  • Ability to research, analyze data, and present conclusions.
  • Some travel may be required.

Working Conditions

  • Incumbents may be routinely exposed to equipment operational noise heat-cold-dust, and/or aircraft equipment, parts, or fuel odors.
  • Incumbents may be required to stand, sit, squat, walk, bend, climb ladders, move, reach, or stretch for prolonged time periods with no restrictions, as required by job duties.
  • Work in a safe and professional manner while adhering to all regulatory requirements (FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, State, and Federal regulations, etc.).
  • Read, hear, speak, and see with no restrictions, as required by job duties.
  • Comprehend and adhere to management directions and/or safety instructions with no restrictions.
  • Effectively communicate in Business English language.
  • Pull, push, carry, lift, or move items up to 10 lbs. throughout the work shift without assistance, as required by job duties.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required of personnel so classified. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This document does not constitute a contract between the incumbent and Honda Aircraft Company. (FLSA: ) 01/07/13
Posted 2026-02-04

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