Senior Procurement Buyer

Honeywell Aerospace Technologies

. Manage and execute the organization's procurement and purchasing activities at a strategic level .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeTorrance • California • United StatesSenior💰 $83,200 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in procurement and project management, with a strong focus on strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and budget management. Proven ability to lead teams, negotiate contracts, and deliver results in complex environments, particularly within the Aerospace manufacturing sector.

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Procurement ManagementProject ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementNegotiation SkillsSix Sigma Certification

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Hard Skills

Procurement StrategiesBudget ManagementContract ManagementSupplier ForecastingPurchasing Systems (SAP)Automated EDI EnvironmentSupply Chain ManagementComplex Procurement ProjectsMaterial Shortages UnderstandingPerformance Metrics Delivery

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam PlayerProblem SolvingMultitaskingCritical Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

Six Sigma Certification

Industry Keywords

AerospaceManufacturingStrategic SourcingSupplier CapacityFinancial Acumen

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and execute the organization's procurement and purchasing activities at a strategic level
Oversee complex procurement projects
Manage a team of procurement professionals
Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve procurement objectives
Align supplier delivery to Honeywell's requirement dates to meet financial commitments and satisfy customers
Manage an assigned group of suppliers and parts
Ensure suppliers have credible delivery plans
Communicate with operations and planning teams to reconcile the master production schedule
Hold standard supplier status and open order meetings
Support site and team meetings
Escalate technical and quality issues quickly to avoid impacting production
Escalate gaps in supplier commits internally and at the supplier
Perform occasional one-off non-standard buys
Administer purchase orders to ensure quality hardware is delivered on time
Understand material shortages and supplier capacity and capabilities
Manage supplier forecasts and purchase order acknowledgements through Honeywell's web portal
Deliver performance against metrics including missing commits, late commits, and decommits
Do a superb job for customers every day in quality, delivery, value, technology, and responsiveness
Act with urgency and focus on results
Think strategically and critically analyze details

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
7 years of Supply Chain experience
Knowledge of purchasing systems (SAP)
Experience in manufacturing, specifically Aerospace
Experience in an automated EDI environment is preferred
Strong communication skills and a team player
Ability to prioritize, solve problems, multitask projects, and assess priorities in a complex and demanding environment
Experience in purchasing, procurement, or sourcing
Project Management Experience
Six Sigma Certification
Bachelors Degree and 5 years experience in Supply Chain

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