Sr Procurement Buyer

Responsibilities

• Plans for and procures materials necessary to meet manufacturing build requirements for one or several product lines.
• Requests and analyzes quotes to ensure reasonable price, and that specifications are met.
• Initiates purchases and contracts driven through the MRP process.
• Reviews forecasted requirements and assess when to execute orders based on multiple factors.
• Negotiates critical, complex, awards in accordance with Company and Government regulations.
• Prepares complete purchase orders and arranges for specifications, material and tooling to be forwarded to suppliers.
• Manages cost improvement initiatives and establishes multi-year agreements.
• Pulls, pushes, or cancels orders per production plans.
• Ensures materials are available to meet manufacturing build requirements.
• Matches material infeed and inventory turnover so as not to hold too high a percentage of inventory at any given time.
• Investigates and resolves issues with receiving, invoices or suppliers.
• Adds, returns, and receives credit for defective materials.
• Interfaces with technical and management personnel, regarding changes in material, quantity, quality or delivery schedules.
• Develops commodity specific suppliers based on performance (Quality, Service, Technology, and Price).
• Quickly analyzes problems, investigates and determines solutions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement.
• Minimum 5 years of experience planning strategically for the delivery of a variety of materials and services.
• Minimum 5 years of experience utilizing MRP (material requirement planning) systems.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• MRP: SAP or Oracle experience preferred.
• Advanced to Expert level in Excel and Power Point.
• Experience working with engineering teams to translate early design concepts into sourcing requirements.
• Experience with evolving BOMs, ECO process, and prototype management.
• Manufacturing, Electronic or Aerospace industry background.
• Experience performing price or cost analysis.
• Experience in vendor management including agreement negotiation.
• Knowledge of FAR or recent experience supporting a government contractor environment.

About Caes

CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develops high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.

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, 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.

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Benefits

• Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
• Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement.
• 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule.
• Tailored Management/Leadership Training.
• Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming.

Application Information

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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.