Procurement Buyer II

Honeywell International Inc.; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell International Inc. in Eastbourne is seeking a Procurement Buyer to manage the procurement and supply of inventory components and miscellaneous requirements, aiming for best value and maximised cash flow while ensuring documentation and authorisation procedures are followed.

The role involves sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, placing and progressing orders, reviewing specifications, and aligning with internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Previous relevant experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Engineering competence in relation to pumps and products is valuable.
• Lean/Six Sigma awareness is desirable.
• Knowledge of JD Edwards OneWorld XE is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing appropriate suppliers, negotiating contracts, placing and progressing purchase orders to ensure timely procurement.
• Reviewing internal & external specifications to ensure purchases meet customer requirements and implementing revisions where appropriate.
• Attending internal Contract Review meetings to agree and produce project timelines.
• Communicating regularly with internal stakeholders, being the purchasing point of contact to provide updates on supply chain performance and risks relating to specific projects.
• Leading regular internal & external meetings with colleagues & suppliers.

Skills

Lead group discussions

Decision making under pressure

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

CIPS accreditation (any level) advantageous

Tools

J.D.Edwards One World XE

Job description

The Procurement Buyer To manage the procurement and supply of a range of inventory components/miscellaneous requirements whilst complying with the following: Achieving overall best value for money for the quality and quantity required. Ensuring that inventory is minimised and cashflow is maximised. Ensuring that all documentation and authorisation procedures are adhered to. Maintaining the best possible internal & external relationships whilst ensuring HMD's best interests are met., As a global technology leader, Process Technology (PT) enables the energy evolution, provides solutions that reduce emissions, and delivers innovative sustainable materials to our customers across industries.

• Sourcing appropriate suppliers, negotiating contracts, placing and progressing purchase orders to ensure successful and timely completion of the procurement process, organising overseas freight where necessary.
• Reviewing internal & external specifications to ensure purchases meet all customer requirements and implementing revisions where appropriate.
• Attending internal Contract Review meetings to agree and produce project timelines.
• Communicating regularly with internal stakeholders, being the purchasing point of contact to provide updates on supply chain performance and risks relating to specific projects. Leading regular internal & external meetings with colleagues & suppliers.
• Communicating supply chain risks to the Procurement Manager. Researching outsourcing opportunities and producing justifications to support changes to supply.
• Sourcing potential new suppliers/products and submitting recommendations. Efficient management of non-conformances and working with suppliers to produce successful corrective actions where appropriate.
• Analyse and reconcile invoice queries. Produce and publish supply chain metrics as required. Maintaining supply chain databases for close management of approved vendors.
• Participate in the company-wide quality improvement program, along with cost-reduction activities.
  Previous relevant experience in a manufacturing environment is essential. Engineering competence in relation to pumps and products is valuable.
• Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) accreditation at any level is advantageous.
• The ability to lead group discussions, make decisions within guidelines and take responsibility is vital. The ability to meet agreed time frames whilst working under pressure is important.
• Knowledge of J.D.Edwards One World XE would be beneficial.
• Awareness of Lean/Six Sigma desirable.
  Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world's most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector's transition from automation to autonomy.
• 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.