Procurement Buyer with German

Honeywell is a Fortune 100 company that invents and manufactures technologies to address tough challenges linked to global macro trends such as safety, security, and energy. With approximately 122,000 employees worldwide, including more than 19,000 engineers and scientists, we have an unrelenting focus on quality, delivery, value, and technology in everything we make and do.

When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future. That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe and even making it possible to breathe on Mars.

Working at Honeywell isn’t just about developing cool things. That’s why all our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries.

Are you ready to help us make the future?

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Buyer with German. You will be responsible to plan, organize and control operational activities surrounding the acquisition of materials and services. The focus will be on the Supply Base Management strategy to achieve lowest total costs, effective asset management, continuous quality improvement, delivery and cycle time performance improvement and early supplier involvement in product development

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business administration
Advanced of experience in supply chain management or procurement
Experience in Chemical commodity procurement preferred
Good knowledge in SAP and MS Office
English fluent speaking and writing
German – business communication

Procurement Buyer With German Responsibilities

Review purchase history, RFQ activity and APSL to determine potential source(s) of supply to quote
Investigate and understand suppliers’ capacity and capabilities before quoting, publishing eAuctions and/or sending suppliers firm POs
Determine potential sources of supply and solicit supplier quotations
Ensure suppliers have all required Honeywell inputs to accurately and fully respond to RFQ
Satisfy customer needs and support of the Key Delivery Metrics and Inventory goals for Honeywell
Work with Vendors to confirm delivery status and fully manage the PO Placement process
Complete Purchase Order Documentation Summaries (PODS packages) and add off-contract parts with recurring demand to Purchase Order Pricing Agreement (POPA)
Offer support to Supply Chain Design activities (e.g. vendor localization), supplier transitions and other Procurement-related responsibilities as required
Plan, schedule, and place purchase orders in accordance with Order Policy adherence and aligned with SAP generated production requirements to ensure delivery of quality hardware in time to support customer requirements
Conduct eAuctions as part of the quotation process for off-contract parts before PO placement
Generate savings ensuring award decisions are always based on the best overall value to Honeywell
Create and document PO Packages for Government Compliance review as required
Negotiate best possible delivery date from suppliers for short-lead-time orders
Drive continuous working capital improvements through properly executing consumption-based replenishment and other various warm replenishment supplier strategies
Collaborate with Sourcing to add off-contract parts to contract, as applicable, to increase contract penetration (including utilization of the POPA, Purchase Order Price Agreement process)
Drive resolution of PO placement delays and/or DLTPs with Planning, Engineering etc.
Maintaining supply process control to optimize inventory metrics
Coordinate Logistics arrangement with external suppliers in accordance with Supply planning needs.
Maintain / update SAP records for data accuracy and changes if any (Material masters, Vendor Masters, Outline agreements, Purchase Orders).
Timely invoice resolutions to ensure timely supplier payments

We offer

A culture that fosters inclusion, diversity and innovation
Market specific training and on-going personal development
Career growth opportunities
Experienced leaders to support your professional development
Dynamic and international work environment
If this is your dream role, then we'd love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.