Senior Procurement Buyer
As a Senior Procurement Buyer here at Honeywell, you will be responsible for overseeing and directing the organization's procurement and purchasing activities at a strategic level. You will play a pivotal part in ensuring efficient procurement processes, cost-effectiveness, and strategic alignment within the procurement function. You will lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals, manage complex procurement projects, and collaborate with various stakeholders to achieve procurement objectives.
You will work out of our Mason, OH location on a Hybrid work schedule. As a people leader at Honeywell, you will play a critical role in developing and supporting our employees to help them perform at their best and drive change across the company. As a key leader, you will continuously work to build a strong, diverse team by recruiting talent, identifying and developing successors, driving retention and engagement, and fostering an inclusive culture. You hold a vital role within our organization due to your elevated expertise and leadership. Your strategic acumen in procurement and purchasing is instrumental in steering the organization toward efficient and cost-effective operations. You oversee complex procurement projects, manage a team of professionals, and establish robust supplier relationships, directly impacting our financial well-being and quality standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy that aligns with the organization's goals, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and supplier diversity.
• Oversee complex procurement projects from initiation to completion, including supplier selection, negotiations, contract management, and delivery, ensuring project goals are met within scope, budget, and timeline.
• Lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals, including buyers, purchasing agents, and coordinators, ensuring their growth and the successful execution of procurement projects.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, conduct due diligence, and negotiate terms to secure cost-effective and high-quality purchases.
• Monitor and control procurement costs, seek cost-saving opportunities, negotiate favorable terms, and optimize resource allocation.
• Foster and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure a reliable and responsive supply chain, addressing concerns and resolving issues.
• Ensure that all procurement activities adhere to relevant regulations, compliance standards, and internal policies, maintaining accurate and organized records.
• Establish and enforce quality control standards in procurement processes, conducting regular inspections and performance assessments.
• Manage the procurement budget, allocate resources efficiently, and seek cost-effective solutions while maintaining quality standards.
• Leverage technology solutions, such as procurement software and analytics, to enhance procurement 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
• Minimum of 6+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale procurement operations
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities
• Proficient in procurement software and tools
WE VALUE
• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to drive change and lead cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal 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.