Procurement Buyer II

Honeywell Aerospace US LLC; Urbana (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) match

FSAs/HSAs

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace US LLC is seeking a Procurement Buyer II to drive purchasing activities, optimize costs, and ensure procurement aligns with program goals in Urbana, IL. You will manage supplier relationships, ensure compliance with regulations, and monitor performance against metrics to support cost-effective, timely deliveries.

You will collaborate with engineering, program management, and finance to implement sourcing strategies, leverage SAP and analytics, and maintain accurate records

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or buying.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Knowledge of buying strategies, supplier relations, and cost control.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive the purchasing process, ensuring purchases are made efficiently and per guidelines.
• Foster and maintain supplier relationships, addressing concerns and resolving issues.
• Ensure all purchasing activities adhere to regulations, compliance standards, and internal policies.
• Contribute to quality control standards in purchasing processes, conducting inspections and performance assessments.
• Support management of the procurement budget, allocate resources efficiently, and seek cost-effective solutions.
• Participate in implementing sourcing strategies, identify opportunities for supplier diversity, sustainability, and innovation.
• Leverage procurement software and analytics to enhance purchasing processes, monitoring, and reporting.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Contract management

Supplier relations

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Advanced degree in supply chain (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Procurement Buyer II

As a Procurement Buyer II 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 efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and strategic alignment within the procurement function. You will oversee purchasing processes and collaborate with various stakeholders to achieve procurement objectives.

In this role, you will impact the successful execution of procurement projects, contribute to cost savings, and maintain strong supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive the purchasing process, ensuring that purchases are made efficiently and in accordance with organizational guidelines.
• Foster and maintain relationships with suppliers, addressing concerns, resolving issues, and collaborating on improvements to ensure a reliable and responsive supply chain.
• Ensure that all purchasing activities adhere to relevant regulations, compliance standards, and internal policies, maintaining accurate and organized records.
• Contribute to the establishment and enforcement of quality control standards in purchasing processes, conducting inspections and performance assessments.
• Support the management of the procurement budget, allocate resources efficiently, and seek cost-effective solutions while maintaining quality standards.
• Participate in implementing sourcing strategies, identifying opportunities for supplier diversity, sustainability, and innovation.
• Leverage technology solutions, such as procurement software and analytics, to enhance purchasing processes, monitoring, and reporting.

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

WE VALUE

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or buying
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Knowledge of buying strategies, supplier relations, and cost control
• Proficient in procurement software and tools (SAP)
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Continuous learning and self-development

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

Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Posting Date: 09/30/2026.

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

Join a company that's reintroducing itself to the aviation community we've helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we're launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution.

Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world's aircraft, your work here has reach that's rare to find anywhere else.

Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we're shaping what comes next.

Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.