Procurement Buyer I
As a Procurement Buyer I here at Honeywell, you will play a key role in driving our organization's procurement and purchasing activities. This position plays a critical part in ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and strategic alignment within the procurement function. You will oversee purchasing processes and collaborate with various stakeholders to achieve procurement objectives. You will report directly to our [title] and you will work out of our [City, State] location on a [Hybrid, On-site, Remote] work schedule. Your role adds immense value to our company by orchestrating and optimizing the procurement function, leading to enhanced operational efficiency, substantial cost savings, and fortifying its position in the competitive business landscape.
In this role, you will impact the organization by driving the purchasing process, identifying procurement needs, selecting suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring purchases are made efficiently and in accordance with organizational guidelines. You will also monitor and control purchasing costs, seek cost-saving opportunities, and foster relationships with suppliers to ensure a reliable and responsive supply chain.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Drive the purchasing process, from identifying procurement needs to supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management, ensuring that purchases are made efficiently and in accordance with organizational guidelines.
• Participate in identifying and evaluating potential suppliers, conducting due diligence, and negotiating terms to secure cost-effective and high-quality purchases.
• Monitor and control purchasing costs, seeking cost-saving opportunities, negotiating favorable terms, and optimizing the allocation of resources.
• Foster and maintain relationships with suppliers, addressing concerns, resolving issues, and collaborating on improvements to ensure a reliable and responsive supply chain.
• Ensure that all purchasing activities adhere to relevant regulations, compliance standards, and internal policies, maintaining accurate and organized records.
• Contribute to the establishment and enforcement of quality control standards in purchasing processes, conducting inspections and performance assessments.
• Support the management of the procurement budget, allocate resources efficiently, and seek cost-effective solutions while maintaining quality standards.
• Participate in implementing sourcing strategies, identifying opportunities for supplier diversity, sustainability, and innovation.
• Leverage technology solutions, such as procurement software and analytics, to enhance purchasing processes, monitoring, and reporting.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
• Benefits – Medical, Vision, Dental, Mental Health
• Paid Vacation
• 401k Plan/Retirement Benefits (as per regional policy)
• Career Growth
• Professional Development
YOU MUST HAVE
• 2+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or buying
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Knowledge of buying strategies, supplier relations, and cost control
• Proficient in procurement software and tools
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities
WE VALUE
• 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
• Continuous learning and self-development
ABOUT HONEYWELL
Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world’s most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state of the art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe.
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.