Sr Procurement Buyer

Job Description

The future is what you make it. When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future.

As a Senior Procurement Buyer here at Honeywell, you will be responsible for overseeing strategic level suppliers and ensuring efficient procurement processes, cost-effectiveness, and strategic alignment within the procurement function. You will manage complex procurement projects and collaborate with various stakeholders to achieve procurement objectives.

You will report directly to our site procurement supervisor and work out of our Urbana, OH location on a hybrid schedule of 3 days on‑site and 2 days remote.

• Maintain reporting for root cause analysis/countermeasure implementation to solve complex problems; process management and countermeasure implementation through escalation with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and control procurement costs, seek cost‑saving opportunities, negotiate favorable terms, and optimize resource allocation.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy that aligns with the organization's goals, ensuring cost‑effectiveness, quality, and supplier diversity.
• Collaborate with department key leaders to support supply continuity and compliance to meet KPIs by mitigating risks of downtime, supply gaps, and customer impacts through quick reaction and countermeasure development.
• Foster and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure a reliable and responsive supply chain, addressing concerns and resolving issues.
• Ensure all procurement activities adhere to relevant regulations, compliance standards, and internal policies, maintaining accurate and organized records.
• Establish and enforce quality control standards in procurement processes, conducting regular inspections and performance assessments aligned with our QMS.
• Leverage technology solutions such as procurement software and analytics to enhance procurement processes, monitoring, and reporting.
• Continuously develop communication networks, both internal and external, to ensure operational success and department awareness. Work with Suppliers, Quality, Engineering, Fabrication, Spec Ops, Product Offering, and Sales when implementing input changes that generate change points to buyer‑controlled suppliers.

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Mental Health
• Paid Vacation
• 401(k) Plan/Retirement Benefits (as per regional policy)
• Career Growth
• Professional Development

Due to U.S. export control laws, candidate must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, asylum/refugee status) or able to obtain an export authorization.

• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Proficient in procurement software and tools.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment addressing many signals to ensure supply continuity.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work with limited direction.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex problems in a team‑based work environment.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and experience with QMS.
• Collect data and apply business knowledge to solve a range of problems.
• Effectively sell ideas, securing buy‑in from individuals or team.
• Strategic thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience with SAP.
• Strong analytical and data‑driven mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Continuous learning and self‑development.

• Aerospace Manufacturing
• Cost Control
• Cost Optimization
• Interpersonal Skills
• Invoice Processing
• Isc
• Meeting Business Objectives
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Negotiation Skills
• Procure To Pay Process
• Procurement Management
• Procurement Software
• Project Management
• Purchase
• Quality Management System
• Risk Management
• Supplier Management
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Vendor Management

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

Application period:
Approximately 40 days from posting date (posted 2/23/2026). Open until filled.