Sr Procurement Buyer

Responsibilities

• Source and procure raw materials including: Sheet metal (steel, stainless steel, aluminum), Tubes, bars, and structural materials.
• Identify and develop new suppliers to support cost reduction and supply risk mitigation.
• Issue RFQs and analyze supplier quotations to ensure best value.
• Evaluate suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and lead time performance and Maintain strong supplier relationships and conduct periodic performance reviews.
• Serve as an escalation point for critical supplier issues related to quality, delivery delays, and pricing discrepancies.
• Make independent sourcing and supplier selection decisions within delegated authority levels while collaborating with Honeywell Corporate Category Leaders.
• Support the development and execution of long-term supplier and sourcing strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
• Lead and implement cost reduction initiatives through supplier negotiations, sourcing strategy alignment, and value engineering in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Work closely with Production Planning, Project Engineering, and Warehouse teams.
• Review MRP signals and project-based purchase requisitions.
• Execute RFQs with approved suppliers and manage purchase order issuance.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials to meet production and project schedules.
• Ensure correct material specifications (grade, thickness, finish, tolerances) are communicated to suppliers.
• Drive make vs. buy decisions with Global Category Leaders.
• Support compliance with ISO, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Work with quality teams to resolve supplier-related issues.
• Maintain accurate procurement records in ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Manage purchase orders, supplier data, and inventory tracking.
• Own, monitor, and drive improvement in key KPIs such as: On-Time Delivery (OTD), Cost Savings, Supplier Performance, and Procurement Cycle Time.
• Coach and mentor Junior Buyers and provide guidance on complex ETO fabrication jobs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in procurement or buying.
• Minimum of 3 years with negotiation and contract management skills.
• Minimum of 3 years working with commodity strategies, supplier relations, and cost control.
• Minimum of 3 years working with procurement software (SAP) and tools.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP preferred).
• 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.

Benefits

• Employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts.
• EAP, and Educational Assistance.
• Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave).
• 12 Paid Holidays.