Procurement Contract Specialist at American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Job DescriptionWhat Makes a Honda, is Who makes a HondaHonda 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 PurposeThe Contract Specialist reviews contract requests of low / medium complexity as assigned and collaborates with Legal, Strategic Sourcing, Risk groups and Business groups to ensure that all contracts are compliant with company policies, risk and governance requirements. This position is responsible to issue, review, analyse, redline, assess risk(s) and negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best possible terms and delivery in support of business requirements under the guidance of a Contract Sr. Specialist. The Contract Specialist may exercise signature commitment authority in accordance with corporate guidelines for contracts assigned. This role is the primary liaison for internal customers and external customers.  Additionally, the Contract Specialist is responsible for contract consolidation, management and retention of all NA Indirect contracts per company policy.Key AccountabilitiesReview, analyze, redline, risk assess risk(s) and negotiate Master Agreements with low to medium complexityResponsible for Contract Repository / Legacy Contract ManagementDefine required Master Agreements based on engagement typeNew Supplier Requests and Request for Sourcing classification and routing.Level 2 / SOW Template reviews and execution Responsible to study and provide optimization themes and / or process improvements / efficienciesQualifications, Experience, and SkillsMinimum Educational Qualifications:Associate degree with equivalency in procurement tenure and experience (2-4 years)Bachelor’s degree in business or closely related field  CSP, CPM or CPSM certification is desiredMinimum Experience:      0-2 years procurement experience is requiredStrong negotiation and analytical skills are requiredContract managementComputer skills Microsoft Suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.Other Job-Specific Skills:Microsoft Project experienceFamiliarity with procurement ERP system (Ariba, SAP, etc.) or E-Understanding of on-line catalogue ordering and administration.Good understanding of business concepts.  Job DimensionsNo. of Direct Reports: 0No. of Indirect Reports: 0Financial Dimensions: Management of Master Agreements for $6B+ of AHM / HDMA indirect spendDecisions ExpectedReview, Analyze, Redline and Negotiate Master Agreements including mediation of problem resolution and for compliancy and adherence to corporate guidelines while additionally ensuring that document support and process approvals are in accordance with AHM governance and compliance requirement in place. Negotiation of Master legal agreemnent terms and conditions prior to document execution.. Risk Assestment of all Master Agreements for any Risk, be it through Data Protection, Personal Identifiable Information, Intellectual Property, S and A Ranked Data to mitigate risk for Honda.New Supplier Request classification and routingComplexity of contracts – Low to Medium complexityRecord retentionWorking ConditionsOffice environment, no more than 5 % travel required.  Potential for 2-5 hours overtime weeklyPosition is On-Site (80% on-site requirement)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 OvertimeRegional Bonus (when applicable)Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdownCompany Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 401K Plan with company match + additional contributionRelocation assistance (if eligible)Career Growth:Advancement OpportunitiesCareer Mobility  Education Reimbursement for Continued LearningTraining and Development programs Additional Offerings:Tuition Assistance & Student Loan RepaymentLifestyle AccountChildcare Reimbursement AccountElder Care SupportWellbeing ProgramCommunity Service and Engagement ProgramsProduct 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.