Pre-Screen Questions: Question 1 : Share about a time when you worked in a complex organization: how did you navigate finding the right stakeholders to garner support to implement a change or complete a project? Question 2 : Can you give me an example of a new strategy you've implemented that was intended to cut costs and/or increase profits? Question 3 : What metrics do you consider the most important when conducting supplier evaluations? Question 4 : Tell me about a time when you worked very hard to make a tight deadline. Question 5 : Tell me about the last time someone gave you negative feedback about your performance. How did you react? Question 6 How much experience do you have reviewing drawings and blueprints? Question 7 How many suppliers have you managed at one time in your previous roles and what was the commodity?
Job description: • As a Procurement Buyer here at Honeywell, you will be responsible for managing and executing the organization's procurement and purchasing activities at a strategic level. • This position plays a pivotal part in ensuring efficient procurement processes, cost-effectiveness, and strategic alignment within the procurement function. • You will oversee complex procurement projects, manage a team of procurement professionals, and collaborate with various stakeholders to achieve procurement objectives. • You will report directly to our Procurement Manager and you will work out of our [Urbana, OH] location on a Hybrid work schedule. • It is a full-time hybrid position 3 in the office and 2 remote. For the first 90 days it is on site only. • In this role, you are essential in optimizing procurement practices, enhancing profitability, and securing a reliable and agile supply chain, making your expertise an indispensable asset to our organization's success.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy that aligns with the organization's goals, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and supplier diversity. • Oversee and manage complex procurement projects from initiation to completion, including supplier selection, negotiations, contract management, and delivery, ensuring project goals are met within scope, budget, and timeline. • Provide guidance to a team of procurement professionals, including buyers, purchasing agents, and coordinators, ensuring the successful execution of procurement projects. • Foster and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure a reliable and responsive supply chain, addressing concerns and resolving issues. • Ensure that 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.. • Leverage technology solutions, such as procurement software and analytics, to enhance procurement processes, monitoring, and reporting.
MUST HAVE: • 1-3 years experience in procurement and project management • Proven track record of successfully managing complex procurement projects. • In-depth knowledge of procurement strategies, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management.
WE VALUE: • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. • Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities • Ability to work independently and make sound decisions • Strong analytical and data-driven mindset • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills • Continuous learning and self-development |