Sr Procurement Buyer

Honeywell Aerospace•Torrance, CA

15h•$83,200 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Sr Procurement Buyer at Honeywell Aerospace, you will manage and execute procurement and purchasing activities, oversee complex procurement projects, and collaborate with stakeholders to support efficient, cost-effective procurement and a reliable, agile supply chain. The position is part of the Aerospace procurement organization and is responsible for aligning supplier delivery with Honeywell’s requirement dates to meet financial commitments and customer needs. You will manage an assigned group of suppliers and parts, ensure suppliers have credible delivery plans, and communicate with operations and planning teams to reconcile the master production schedule. You will hold supplier status and open-order meetings, support site and team meetings, and escalate technical or quality issues and delivery-commit gaps to prevent production impacts. The role also includes occasional non-standard buys, administering purchase orders to ensure quality hardware is delivered on time, understanding material shortages and supplier capacity and capabilities, and managing supplier forecasts and PO acknowledgements through Honeywell’s web portal. Performance is measured through metrics including missing commits, late commits, and decommits. The position reports to the Sr. Procurement Buying Manager and is based onsite in Torrance, California.

Requirements

Extensive experience in procurement and project management.
Proven track record of successfully managing complex procurement projects.
Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
Proficiency in budget management and financial acumen.
In-depth knowledge of procurement strategies, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management.

Nice To Haves

Seven years of supply chain experience.
Knowledge of purchasing systems such as SAP.
Experience in manufacturing, specifically aerospace.
Experience in an automated EDI environment.
Strong communication skills and ability to work as a team player.
Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving abilities, including the ability to multitask and assess priorities in a complex and demanding environment.
Experience in purchasing, procurement, or sourcing.
Project management experience.
Six Sigma certification.
Bachelor’s degree and five years of supply chain experience.

Responsibilities

Manage and execute procurement and purchasing activities at a strategic level.
Oversee complex procurement projects and manage a team of procurement professionals.
Align supplier delivery with Honeywell requirement dates to meet financial commitments and satisfy customers.
Manage an assigned group of suppliers and parts, ensuring suppliers maintain credible delivery plans.
Communicate with operations and planning teams to reconcile the master production schedule.
Hold standard supplier status and open-order meetings and support site and team meetings.
Escalate technical and quality issues quickly to avoid production impacts.
Escalate gaps in supplier commitments internally and with suppliers.
Perform occasional one-off non-standard buys.
Administer purchase orders to ensure quality hardware is delivered on time.
Understand material shortages and supplier capacity and capabilities.
Manage supplier forecasts and PO acknowledgements through Honeywell’s web portal.
Deliver quality, delivery, value, technology, and responsiveness for customers.
Act with urgency and focus on results.
Think strategically and critically analyze details.