Sr Procurement Buyer (Materials)

Honeywell Aerospace; Chihuahua; Presencial; MXN 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Honeywell Aerospace in Chihuahua, MX seeks an Sr. Procurement Buyer to ensure production continuity by monitoring supplier commitments, delivery performance and capacity constraints.

You will collaborate across functions to drive supplier accountability, escalate issues, and support continuous improvements. The role covers casting/forging procurement, PO execution, supplier risk assessment, and cross-functional coordination for production readiness.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 5+ years of procurement or supply chain experience.
• Advanced English is required.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Manage procurement activities for castings and forgings supporting machining suppliers.
• Ensure purchase orders are accurately placed, acknowledged, and executed.
• Track order status, supplier commitments, production schedules and delivery performance.
• Coordinate forecasts and demand with suppliers for capacity planning and production needs.
• Monitor supplier lead times and shipment schedules to ensure material availability.
• Review supplier confirmations and identify shortages or delivery risks.
• Support management of NREs, tooling investments, and production readiness.

Conocimientos

Advanced English

Analytical thinking

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in SCM / Business / Eng / Ops

Herramientas

SAP

Oracle

Descripción del empleo

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.

• 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.

You Must Have

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field required.

Experience

• 5+ years of procurement, supply chain, supplier management, or sourcing experience.
• Advanced English
• 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.

Technical Knowledge

• 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.

We Value

• Supplier Relationship Management
• Purchase Order Management
• Supply Chain Risk Assessment
• Production Planning Coordination
• Strategic Thinking
• Negotiation and Influencing Skills
• Data Analytics and Reporting
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Communication and Stakeholder Management
• Continuous Improvement Mindset