Procurement Buyer I
About The Position
The Procurement Buyer I at Honeywell Aerospace manages procurement activities and supplier performance for assigned commodities and suppliers supporting manufacturing and product lines. The role implements procurement objectives, plans and purchases materials to meet manufacturing build requirements, and resolves complex tactical issues with critical impact beyond the individual role. It requires problem-solving, critical thinking, and relationship-building skills. The position reports to the Procurement Manager and is based in San Jose, California, with a hybrid schedule following onsite training. Relocation is not provided. The successful candidate will work with suppliers and internal technical and management personnel to secure materials, negotiate awards and agreements, manage cost improvements, and ensure supplier performance in quality, service, technology, and price. Applicants must be U.S. persons under applicable export control requirements and currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; work visas are not sponsored.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must be a U.S. person: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or person with protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree.
- MRP experience; SAP or Oracle experience preferred.
- Experience in a procurement environment.
- Advanced to expert-level skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Background in manufacturing, electronics, or aerospace.
- Experience performing price or cost analysis.
- Experience in vendor management, including agreement negotiation.
- Knowledge of FAR or recent experience supporting a government contractor environment.
Responsibilities
- Plan and procure materials needed to meet manufacturing build requirements for one or more product lines.
- Request and analyze supplier quotations to ensure reasonable pricing and compliance with specifications.
- Initiate purchases and contracts through the MRP process.
- Review forecasted requirements and determine when to execute orders based on multiple factors.
- Negotiate critical and complex awards in accordance with company and government regulations.
- Prepare complete purchase orders and arrange for specifications, material, and tooling to be forwarded to suppliers.
- Manage cost-improvement initiatives and establish multi-year agreements.
- Pull, push, or cancel orders in accordance with production plans.
- Ensure materials are available to meet manufacturing build requirements.
- Manage material infeed and inventory turnover to avoid holding excessive inventory.
- Investigate and resolve receiving, invoice, and supplier issues.
- Address defective materials and arrange returns and credits.
- Coordinate with technical and management personnel about changes in material, quantity, quality, or delivery schedules.
- Develop commodity-specific suppliers based on quality, service, technology, and price performance.
- Analyze problems quickly, investigate them, and determine solutions.
Benefits
- Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) match.
- Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
- Employee assistance program.
- Educational assistance.
- Parental leave.
- 12 paid holidays.
- Paid time off for vacation, personal, and sick time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
