Mro Cost Analyst

At Honda of Canada Mfg. (HCM) we believe in The Power of Dreams. We look for bright, ambitious, innovative team players who enjoy challenges and share our vision for providing the highest quality product for our customers while ensuring safety for everyone and protecting the environment. HCM is one of Honda’s premier manufacturing facilities in the world. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, free access to an onsite fitness facility and access to an onsite workshop. We are located in Alliston, Ontario, a short 45 minute drive north of Toronto and 25 minutes south of Barrie, Ontario, employing 4,200 Associates. You have seen our work on the road; you might have even seen it on the track, now it’s your turn to be a part of our team

**Salary Range: $69,283.00-$81,510.00 annually**

**Responsibilities**:

- Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies activities
- Contract negotiations and execution for various on-site indirect service vendors
- Interface with Suppliers: cost / price negotiation, invoice discrepancies, contract quality / delivery concern escalation point
- Support Departments: Service spend cost analysis and improvement activity
- Purchasing Business Plan Achievement: cost reduction, continuous improvement project
- Approval of Purchase Requisitions using SAP
- Contract and document control using Ariba
- Collaborate with North American sites for cost and delivery initiatives
- Month end cost reporting
- Support departments by ensuring adherence to the North American Indirect Procurement Governance Policy

**Requirements**:

- Education in commercial contract law and/or relevant work experience
- Demonstrated experience with strategic sourcing and supplier cost negotiations
- Strong project management skills and experience
- Excellent communication, reporting, and analytical skills
- Demonstrated Microsoft Office skills including Excel and PowerPoint

**Preferred Experience**:

- Experience with identifying and achievement of indirect procurement cost savings
- Strong data mining focus
- Reporting experience
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Strong presentation skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Demonstrated continuous operational improvements
- Prioritization, organizational and planning skills
- Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills (root cause analysis)
- Experience with SAP procurement system
- Experience in a fast-paced results-oriented work environment

**Job Related Must Haves**:

- Willing to work overtime/ weekends as required on short notice
- Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally, sometimes on short notice. Valid Canadian Passport, or B1 Visa is required.
- Willing and able to support call in duties for production Saturday, shutdown activities, support second shift and yard sweeps as required
- Willing to cancel pre-booked vacations as required
- Valid G driver’s license

**Additional Information**:
HCM provides a competitive salary structure and starting wage based on previous, related experience. Additionally, HCM provides weekly, monthly, and annual attendance bonuses, equaling a potential additional $1.40 per hour; a Team Achievement Bonus paid two times per year; an industry leading Defined Contribution (DC) pension that includes company contributions and company matching; and a comprehensive benefit plan that provides choice and flexibility with the cost subsidized by company contributions. HCM also provides shift premiums paid at 5% per hour up to $1.70 for afternoon shift, and 10% per hour up to $3.40 for the overnight shift.

Associates are encouraged to take advantage of the Honda Purchase Programs for vehicles, parts, motorcycles and power equipment; full service cafeteria, or bring your own meals and use microwaves and refrigerators available; full access to our on-site recreation center, including basketball courts, fitness and yoga classes, baseball diamond, Olympic-sized hockey rink and 800 person in-house hockey league; exclusive Honda events: summer and holiday parties, community events, community volunteering with rewards, and much more. HCM associates are provided with uniforms and personal protective equipment, including safety shoes, glasses, hats, hearing protection, etc.

HCM is proud to provide extensive classroom and on-the-job training opportunities as well as provides tuition reimbursement program to help you build your capabilities and grow your career.

**AODA**

We thank all applicants in advance but advise that only those under consideration will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $69,283.00-$81,510.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/re