Sr Procurement Buyer - Pune, India - Honeywell

Description

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As a Direct Senior Procurement Buyer here at Honeywell, you will be responsiblefor managing and executing the organization's procurement and purchasingactivities at a strategic level.

You will oversee complex procurement operationsand work with a team of procurementprofessionals, and collaborate with various stakeholders to achieve procurementobjectives.

You will report directly to our Procurement Manager and you'll work out of ourFulgaon, Pune location on an On-site work schedule.

In this role, you will impact the organization by optimizing procurementpractices, enhancing profitability, and securing a reliable and agile supplychain, making your expertise an indispensable asset to our organization'ssuccess.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy that alignswith the organization's goals, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, andsupplier diversity.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, conduct due diligence, andnegotiate terms to secure cost-effective and high-quality purchases.
• Monitor and control procurement costs, seek cost-saving opportunities,negotiate favorable terms, and optimize resource allocation.
• Foster and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers and otherstakeholders to ensure a reliable and responsive supply chain, addressingconcerns and resolving issues.
• Ensure that all procurement activities adhere to relevant regulations,compliance standards, and internal policies, maintaining accurate and organizedrecords.
• Establish and enforce quality control standards in procurementprocesses, conducting regular audits and performance assessments.
• Leverage technology solutions, such asprocurement software and analytics, to enhance procurement processes,monitoring, and reporting.
• Support the efficient operation of the purchasing team, developingrelationships with suppliers, ensuring the material according to the productionplan at the best price and on time.
• Communicate with suppliers, actively seeking opportunities to streamlineand strengthen these crucial contacts.
• Procure Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, and off-the-shelfcomponents from both local and overseas suppliers.
• Lead digitization of Procurement procedures using availabletechnologies, e.g. e-Auction, Auto PO, OTTRD reports, etc.
• Responsible for maintenance of purchase orders, monthly forecasting forsuppliers, maintenance of key planning parameters, and reconciliation ofinvoice and purchase order issues.
• Manage supplier performance to ensure the site is working with the rightstrategic suppliers to support short and long-term objectives.
• Support timely placement of purchase orders and change orders,highlighting supply risks and ensuring early supplier involvement to mitigate those risks.
• Drive cost-cut opportunities and lead time reduction programs with keysuppliers.
• Mitigate supply risks with early supplier involvement with key and critical suppliers to achievecustomer OTTR and LT targets.
• Report supply status regularly to the ISC Team, Sourcing manager, andinternal customers to ensure information for business updates is available asrequired.
• Consult with site CMs and GCMs for lower cost and suggest cost-cutopportunities, ensuring minimum E & O liabilities from suppliers.
• Lead and support projects related to supplier optimization, lead time,working capital improvement, and supplier capacity management.
• Support procurement activities for NPI and New Line Transition projectsas per the need of the organization.
• Execute SAP Part Creation/Part extension requests/Vendor Creation/VendorExtension requests as per the requirement.
• Inventory reduction projects, driving improvement projects related tosupplier lead times, payment terms, and on-time delivery.
• Procure material according to ordering policies designed to minimizeinventory costs and reduce inactive, obsolete, and surplus inventory.
• Conduct weekly supply review meetings with key suppliers to driveon-time delivery, lead time, and mitigate supply risks.
• Manage P2P cycle and ensure timely supplier payments.
• Visit suppliers as necessary and appropriate within the scope of jobresponsibilities.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Extensive experience in procurement with 10-12 years
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex procurement operations
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Proficiency in budget management and financial acumen.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement strategies, strategic sourcing, andsupplier relationship management.

WEVALUE

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or arelated 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

ABOUT HONEYWELL
Honeywell International Inc

(Nasdaq:

HON) invents and commercializestechnologies that address some of the world's most critical challenges aroundenergy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization.

Weare a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state of theart technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability,and safety in high growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial endmarkets.

Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and moreproductive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe.

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell Process Solutions is a pioneer in automation control, instrumentationand services for the oil and gas; refining; energy; pulp and paper; industrialpower generation; chemicals and petrochemicals; biofuels; life sciences; andmetals, minerals, and mining industries.

A leader in digitization, Honeywelldelivers software and services that help customers overcome competitivepressures and uncertain market conditions to achieve game-changing businessoutcomes.

Honeywell's comprehensive portfolio in process control, monitoring,and safety systems and instrumentation provides optimized operations andmaintenance efficiencies to meet diverse automation needs.

Our technologies arehelping facilities, supply chains and workers become more connected, makingthem safer and more profitable – our integrated, industry-specific solutionsare tackling customers' complex problems no matter the size of operations.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be consideredwithout regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry,
marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity orexpression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.