Procurement Buyer I

Honeywell Aerospace Technologies

. Plan for and procure materials necessary to meet manufacturing build requirements for one or several product lines .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $64,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement processes, including material planning, vendor management, and contract negotiation, while ensuring compliance with government regulations. Proficient in MRP systems like SAP or Oracle and advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills to analyze costs and manage supplier relationships effectively.

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MRP ExperienceVendor ManagementContract NegotiationCost AnalysisGovernment Regulations Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Material PlanningCost Improvement InitiativesPurchase Order PreparationInventory ManagementPrice Analysis

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCommunicationNegotiation

Tools & Technologies

SAPOracleExcelPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingAerospaceElectronic IndustryFAR Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan for and procure materials necessary to meet manufacturing build requirements for one or several product lines
Request and analyze quotes to ensure reasonable pricing and compliance with specifications
Initiate purchases and contracts through the MRP process
Review forecasted requirements and assess when to execute orders
Negotiate critical, complex awards in accordance with company and government regulations
Prepare complete purchase orders and arrange for specifications, material, and tooling to be forwarded to suppliers
Manage cost improvement initiatives and establish multi-year agreements
Pull, push, or cancel orders according to production plans
Ensure materials are available to meet manufacturing build requirements
Manage material infeed and inventory turnover
Investigate and resolve receiving, invoice, and supplier issues
Address defective materials and arrange returns and credits
Interface with technical and management personnel regarding material, quantity, quality, and delivery changes
Develop commodity-specific suppliers based on quality, service, technology, and price performance
Analyze problems and determine solutions
Report to the Procurement Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED
Must be a U.S. person: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Work visa sponsorship is not available
Bachelor’s Degree valued
MRP experience with SAP or Oracle preferred
Experience in a procurement environment
Advanced to Expert level in Excel and PowerPoint
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
No relocation provided

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Employee assistance program
Educational assistance
Parental leave
12 paid holidays
Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time
Performance-driven salary
Long-term professional advancement opportunities
Hybrid work schedule following onsite training