Senior Procurement Manager


Job Details

General Summary:

  • Senior Manager, Procurement is responsible for the implementation of the Sourcing Strategies and tactical execution of procurement related activities for his/her assigned commodity groups. This role includes the direct management of a team of highly skilled strategic sourcing leaders, tactical buyers and project engineers. This position will also be required to influence a broad cross functional team which will support activities such as new product introduction, obsolescence and risk management.


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • the development and oversee implementation of the Strategic Sourcing initiatives that enable short and long term Business Unit Objectives to be achieved.
  • strategy of buy
  • of Complex Purchase and Product Support Agreements
  • Management Planning/Execution
  • of supplier source selection and cost/quality/delivery analysis
  • Improvement and Cost Reduction
  • / Design Change Management
  • Product Development Activities
  • of Inventory Management and Procurement Methodologies
  • direct management and oversight of tactical activities associated with assigned Commodities, Service, or General Procurement Functions.
  • assignment and delegation of day-to-day procurement related tasks
  • business metrics to evaluate Supplier Performance, Supply Chain Efficiency, Product Quality and overall Cost Effectiveness of sourcing activities
  • and implement corrective action plans to resolve product quality, performance, delivery and cost related issues
  • routine supplier business reviews, performance evaluations, and audit compliance with Honda Aircraft Supplier Requirements Manual
  • and approve Supply Chain documentation, deliverables, and business critical decisions.
  • for Quote/Proposal Packages, Purchase Orders, and Invoices
  • Plan, Supplier/Vendor Selections, and Logistics
  • Negotiation and Project Management Plans
  • Integrated Product Teams through a variety of cross functional project activities
  • Product and Supplier Development Activities
  • Recovery (Delivery, Quality, and In-Service Issues)
  • Improvement Initiatives
  • with internal/external Leadership Teams and facilitate the exchange of business critical information, strategies, issues, and actions plans.


Education, Work Experience, Certification and/or Licensure:

  • to 15 years combined experience in any of the following areas:
  • Chain, Manufacturing Planning or Logistics Management
  • Manufacturing, Quality, or Operations Engineering
  • Product Development, and/or Project Management
  • years experience within aerospace industry, preferred
  • of Science in engineering or supply chain discipline required; Master s degree highly preferred.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • have workable knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites
  • oral and written communication skills required
  • sourcing capabilities with established records



Physical Requirements:

  • may be routinely exposed to equipment operational noise heat-cold-dust, and/or aircraft equipment, parts, or fuel odors.
  • 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.
  • in a safe and professional manner while adhering to all regulatory requirements (FAA, OSHA, DOT, EPA, State, and Federal regulations, etc.).
  • hear, speak, and see with no restrictions, as required by job duties.
  • and adhere to management directions and/or safety instructions with no restrictions.
  • communicate in Business English language.



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.





 Honda

 04/21/2024

 All cities,NC