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Sr Procurement Buyer at Honeywell in Palmetto Bay, FL
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Job Description
As a Sr Procurement Buyer here at Honeywell, you will play a key role in driving our organization's procurement and purchasing activities. This position plays a critical part in ensuring the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and strategic alignment within the procurement function.
As a Sr Procurement Buyer here at Honeywell, you will play a key role in driving our organization's procurement and purchasing activities. This position plays a critical part in ensuring the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and strategic alignment within the procurement function.
You will work out of our Palmetto, FL location on a Hybrid work schedule.
Your role adds immense value to our company by orchestrating and optimizing the procurement function, leading to enhanced operational efficiency, substantial cost savings, and fortifying its position in the competitive business landscape.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Source and procure raw materials including:
Sheet metal (steel, stainless steel, aluminum), Tubes, bars, and structural materials
Identify and develop new suppliers to support cost reduction and supply risk mitigation. Issue RFQs and analyze supplier quotations to ensure best value
Evaluate suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and lead time performance and Maintain strong supplier relationships and conduct periodic performance reviews
Serve as an escalation point for critical supplier issues related to quality, delivery delays, and pricing discrepancies
Make independent sourcing and supplier selection decisions within delegated authority levels while collaborating with Honeywell Corporate Category Leaders
Support the development and execution of long-term supplier and sourcing strategies aligned with corporate objectives
Lead and implement cost reduction initiatives through supplier negotiations, sourcing strategy alignment, and value engineering in collaboration with cross-functional teams
Work closely with Production Planning, Project Engineering, and Warehouse teams. Review MRP signals and project-based purchase requisitions
Execute RFQs with approved suppliers and manage purchase order issuance. Ensure timely delivery of materials to meet production and project schedules
Ensure correct material specifications (grade, thickness, finish, tolerances) are communicated to suppliers
Drive make vs. buy decisions with Global Category Leaders
Support compliance with ISO, safety, and regulatory requirements. Work with quality teams to resolve supplier-related issues
Maintain accurate procurement records in ERP systems (SAP preferred). Manage purchase orders, supplier data, and inventory tracking
Own, monitor, and drive improvement in key KPIs such as: On-Time Delivery (OTD), Cost Savings, Supplier Performance, and Procurement Cycle Time
Coach and mentor Junior Buyers and provide guidance on complex ETO fabrication jobs
Qualifications
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. Learn more
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date 06/29/2026; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
ABOUT HONEYWELL
Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world's most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state of the art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe. Learn more
THE BUSINESS UNIT
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. Learn more
YOU MUST HAVE
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in procurement or buying
- Minimum of 3 years with negotiation and contract management skills.
- Minimum of 3 years working with commodity strategies, supplier relations, and cost control.
- Must have minimum of 3 years working with procurement software (SAP) and tools.
WE VALUE
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field.
- Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP preferred)
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Continuous learning and self-development.
About the Company
Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.