Procurement Buyer I

Honeywell Aerospace•Urbana, OH

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Procurement Buyer I at Honeywell Aerospace, you will drive procurement and purchasing activities to support efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and strategic alignment. You will oversee purchasing processes, identify procurement needs, and ensure purchases are made efficiently and according to organizational guidelines. You will monitor purchasing costs, pursue savings opportunities, and build supplier relationships to support a reliable and responsive supply chain. The role is based in Urbana, Ohio, on a hybrid work schedule and reports to the Sr. Procurement Supervisor. The position also supports compliance, quality control, procurement budgeting, and the use of technology and analytics to improve purchasing processes. Candidates must meet U.S. person requirements under U.S. export control laws and regulations: U.S. citizenship, U.S. permanent residency, or protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

Requirements

Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
Must be a U.S. person as defined for U.S. export control compliance: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or person with protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or advanced degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Commitment to continuous learning and self-development.

Responsibilities

Drive the purchasing process and ensure purchases are efficient and aligned with organizational guidelines.
Monitor and control purchasing costs, identify savings opportunities, negotiate favorable terms, and optimize resource allocation.
Build and maintain supplier relationships, resolve concerns and issues, and collaborate on improvements to support a reliable supply chain.
Ensure purchasing activities comply with relevant regulations, compliance standards, and internal policies, and maintain accurate records.
Contribute to establishing and enforcing purchasing quality control standards through inspections and performance assessments.
Support procurement budget management, allocate resources efficiently, and identify cost-effective solutions while maintaining quality.
Use procurement software, analytics, and other technology to improve purchasing processes, monitoring, and reporting.