Account Representative - Raw Materials

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.” We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team. If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future! Job Purpose The goal of this role is to procure and coordinate the supply of raw materials (steel) in support of HDMA and its suppliers; initiate and support cost down targets. Key Accountabilities Ensure On-Time Scheduled Delivery of Customers Steel Requirements Improve Customer Service Improve Supplier Management Lead and coordinate cost down & development of projects. Improve profitability of department Improve efficiency of department Communication to management Qualifications, Experience, and Skills Minimum Educational Qualifications : Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience Minimum Experience : 1-2 years of purchasing or sales experience depending on education Customer service experience Other Job-Specific Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills Conflict management skills Strong understanding of general business concepts Basic knowledge of cost accounting (profit/loss impact) Job Dimensions No. of Direct Reports: 0 No. of Indirect Reports: 0 Financial Dimensions (e.g. annual revenue, operating budget): 0 Decisions Expected Execution of steel orders and monitoring deliveries Project Management - developing timetable, developing process, presenting results Analyzing all costs to set a selling price What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice? Total Rewards: Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.) Paid Overtime Regional Bonus (when applicable) Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution Relocation assistance (if eligible) Career Growth: Advancement Opportunities Career Mobility Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning Training and Development programs Additional Offerings: Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment Lifestyle Account Childcare Reimbursement Account Elder Care Support Wellbeing Program Community Service and Engagement Programs Product Programs 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.