As a Procurement Buyer I here at Honeywell, you will be responsible for managing and executing the organization's procurement and purchasing activities at a strategic level. This position plays a pivotal part in ensuring efficient procurement processes, cost-effectiveness, and strategic alignment within the procurement function. You will oversee complex procurement projects, manage a team of procurement professionals, and collaborate with various stakeholders to achieve procurement objectives.
In this role, you will impact the company by optimizing procurement practices, enhancing profitability, and securing a reliable and agile supply chain, making your expertise an indispensable asset to our organization's success.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive the purchasing process, from identifying procurement needs to supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management, ensuring purchases are made efficiently and in line with organizational guidelines
- Participate in identifying and evaluating potential suppliers, conducting due diligence, and negotiating terms for cost-effective and high-quality purchases
- Monitor and control purchasing costs, seek cost-saving opportunities, negotiate favorable terms, and optimize resource allocation
- Foster and maintain supplier relationships, address concerns, resolve issues, and collaborate on improvements for a reliable supply chain
- Ensure all purchasing activities adhere to regulations, compliance standards, and internal policies, maintaining accurate records
- Contribute to establishing and enforcing quality control standards in purchasing processes, conducting inspections and performance assessments
- Support procurement budget management, allocate resources efficiently, and seek cost-effective solutions while maintaining quality
- Participate in implementing sourcing strategies, identifying opportunities for supplier diversity, sustainability, and innovation
- Leverage technology solutions like procurement software and analytics to enhance purchasing processes, monitoring, and reporting
YOU MUST HAVE
- 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.
WE VALUE
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
- Strong analytical and data-driven mindset
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Continuous learning and self-development
