Senior Procurement Buyer

Honeywell Aerospace Technologies

. Manage procurement activities for castings and forgings supporting machining suppliers.

Posted 10/2/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $128,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement and supply chain management, with a strong focus on supplier relationship management, performance monitoring, and risk mitigation. Proficient in utilizing ERP systems and data analysis tools to enhance operational efficiency and support production needs.

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Procurement ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementERP Systems (SAP, Oracle)Data Analysis (Microsoft Excel, Power BI)Supply Chain Risk Management

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Hard Skills

ProcurementSupplier ManagementInventory PlanningData AnalysisCapacity PlanningOrder ExecutionPerformance Metrics MonitoringCorrective Action PlanningForecast CoordinationManufacturing Processes Understanding

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsMicrosoft ExcelPower BI

Industry Keywords

CastingsForgingsMachiningIndustrial ManufacturingSupply Chain

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage procurement activities for castings and forgings supporting machining suppliers.
Ensure purchase orders are accurately placed, acknowledged, and executed according to business requirements.
Track order status, supplier commitments, production schedules, and delivery performance.
Coordinate forecasts and demand requirements with suppliers to support capacity planning and production needs.
Monitor supplier lead times and shipment schedules to ensure material availability.
Review supplier order confirmations and identify potential shortages or delivery risks.
Support management of NREs, tooling investments, and production readiness activities.
Monitor supplier performance metrics including delivery, quality, responsiveness, and capacity utilization.
Conduct regular operational reviews with machining suppliers and casting/forging manufacturers.
Drive corrective actions and recovery plans for missed deliveries and supply disruptions.
Maintain supplier scorecards and performance reporting.
Support supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives.
Identify potential supply constraints, capacity limitations, and operational risks.
Develop mitigation and contingency plans to prevent production interruptions.
Monitor supplier financial, operational, and geopolitical risks.
Escalate critical supplier issues and shortages to leadership with recommended recovery actions.
Coordinate emergency recovery activities during supply interruptions.
Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Strategic Sourcing teams to resolve supply-related issues.
Support engineering changes, supplier transitions, and new product introduction activities.
Facilitate communication between machining suppliers and casting/forging manufacturers to align production priorities and delivery requirements.
Participate in capacity reviews, business planning discussions, and supplier strategy meetings.
Maintain procurement dashboards and reports for supplier performance, delivery commitments, and supply risks.
Analyze supplier performance trends and identify opportunities for improvement.
Provide regular updates to management regarding supply status, recovery plans, and critical risks.
Support development of executive-level reporting and business reviews.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field required.
5+ years of procurement, supply chain, supplier management, or sourcing experience.
Experience supporting castings, forgings, machining, metals, or industrial manufacturing supply chains preferred.
Experience managing supplier relationships and purchase order execution.
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent.
Understanding of castings, forgings, machining processes, and manufacturing supply chains.
Knowledge of procurement, supplier management, and inventory planning concepts.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and data analysis tools.
Candidate must be a U.S. person: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
Employee assistance program
Educational assistance
Parental leave
12 paid holidays
Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time