Senior Procurement Buyer

Responsibilities

The Senior Procurement Buyer manages day-to-day procurement and supplier coordination for castings and forgings to ensure uninterrupted material flow and production continuity. This role monitors supplier performance, mitigates supply risks, and collaborates cross-functionally to drive accountability and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management. Proficiency in ERP systems and experience with industrial manufacturing supply chains are required.

Skills

• Procurement
• Supply chain management
• Supplier management
• Order management
• Capacity planning
• Risk management
• Data analysis
• ERP systems
• SAP
• Oracle
• Microsoft Excel
• Power BI
• Strategic sourcing
• Inventory planning
• Problem-solving
• Cross-functional collaboration

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Educational assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

About this role

Sr. Procurement Buyer – Indirect Castings & Forgings

Position Summary

The Sr. Procurement Buyer – Indirect Castings & Forgings is responsible for
managing the day-to-day procurement and supplier coordination activities
associated with castings and forgings supplied through machining suppliers. This
role serves as the primary operational contact between machining suppliers,
casting and forging manufacturers, and internal stakeholders to ensure
uninterrupted material flow, timely purchase order execution, and effective
resolution of supply-related issues.

The position plays a critical role in supporting production continuity by
maintaining visibility into supplier commitments, delivery performance, capacity
constraints, tooling readiness, and supply risks. The Sr. Procurement Buyer will
proactively monitor order execution, manage escalations, and collaborate
cross-functionally to drive supplier accountability and continuous improvement.

Typical KPIs

* On-Time Delivery (OTD)
* PO Acknowledgment Compliance
* Supplier Past Due Reduction
* Critical Shortage Recovery Rate
* Premium Freight Reduction
* Supplier Scorecard Performance
* Inventory Availability
* Production Disruption Avoidance
* Capacity Risk Mitigation
* Forecast Accuracy Support

This level would typically report to the Manager, Indirect Procurement –
Castings & Forgings and serve as the primary execution lead for a portfolio of
casting and forging suppliers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Order Management

* 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.

Supplier Performance Management

* 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.

Supply Risk Management

* 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.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

* 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 ensure alignment on production priorities and delivery
requirements.
* Participate in capacity reviews, business planning discussions, and supplier
strategy meetings.

Data Analytics & Reporting

* 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

YOU MUST HAVE

* 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.

WE VALUE

* 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.

Benefits working for Honeywell Aerospace: 

Beyond a performance-driven salary, you'll work alongside dedicated experts on
technology that's advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you're
eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• 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 and educational assistance
• Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time

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The annual base salary range for this position is $85k - $128k. Please note that
this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers
various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope
and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education
and training, key skills, as well as marke...

About Honeywell Aerospace

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