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Sr Procurement Buyer

Honeywell Aerospace Technologies
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/28/2026
Job Description

The most important thing we build is TRUST

Are YOU someone that excels at problem solving and building strong relationships? CAES is seeking an experienced Commodity Buyer for its Missiles business unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing procurement objectives and will own the performance of specific commodities and suppliers who provide those components. The role requires innovative, critical thinking skills toward solving problems and anticipating future issues.

The Procurement team applies leading edge theories and techniques to resolve complex and often unusual tactical issues impacting the department and programs. The Buyer will work on problems of project critical scope where there is significant impact beyond the confines of their own job and department. .

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Plans for and procures materials necessary to meet manufacturing build requirements for one or several product lines.
  • Requests and analyzes quotes to ensure reasonable price, and that specifications are met.
  • Initiates purchases and contracts driven through the MRP process.
  • Reviews forecasted requirements and assess when to execute orders based on multiple factors.
  • Negotiates critical, complex, awards in accordance with Company and Government regulations.
  • Prepares complete purchase orders and arranges for specifications, material and tooling to be forwarded to suppliers.
  • Manages cost improvement initiatives and establishes multi-year agreements.
  • Pulls, pushes, or cancels orders per production plans.
  • Ensures materials are available to meet manufacturing build requirements.
  • Matches material infeed and inventory turnover so as not to hold too high a percentage of inventory at any given time.
  • Investigates and resolves issues with receiving, invoices or suppliers.
  • Address, return and receive credit for defective materials.
  • Interfaces with technical and management personnel, regarding changes in material, quantity, quality or delivery schedules.
  • Develops commodity specific suppliers based on performance (Quality, Service, Technology, and Price).
  • Quickly analyzes problems, investigate and determine solutions.

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience planning strategically for the delivery of a variety of materials and services.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience utilizing MRP (material requirement planning) systems.
  • This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a “US Person” under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license).

WE VALUE

  • Bachelor’s Degree.
  • MRP: SAP or Oracle experience preferred.
  • Advanced to Expert level in Excel and Power Point.
  • Experience working with engineering teams to translate early design concepts into sourcing requirements
  • Experience with evolving BOMs, ECO process, and prototype management
  • Manufacturing, Electronic or Aerospace industry background.
  • Experience performing price or cost analysis.
  • Experience in vendor management including agreement negotiation.
  • Knowledge of FAR or recent experience supporting a government contractor environment.

About Caes

CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.

About Honeywell

Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world's most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state of the art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe. Learn more (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en)

THE BUSINESS UNIT

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Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn more (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en/company/inclusion-and-engagement)

Benefits Of Working For Honeywell

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. Learn more (https://benefits.honeywell.com/)

  • Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
  • Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement
  • 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule
  • Tailored Management/Leadership Training
  • Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming

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. 5/29/2026

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.

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