Procurement Buyer

The staffing solutions division of GDKN is a leading provider of end-to-end solutions in the temporary staffing space. With companies across the globe laying critical emphasis on their human resources management, demand for temporary staffing is rapidly growing because it improves focus on core/critical activities and can be adapted to the seasonal nature of business, addresses business uncertainties and the demand for rapid growth. In short, temporary staffing creates a very nimble human capital platform which allows organizations to maximize their productivity and flexibility at all times.

GDKN is one of the very few minority business enterprises in North America that has the status of Preferred vendor with world’s largest corporations in various industries including:

• Electric
• Gas
• Telephone Utilities
• Manufacturing
• Defense
• Banking/Financial,
• Information Technology
• Healthcare/Pharmaceutical

Having worked with a multitude of the world’s largest clients, GDKN has gained significant expertise in providing staffing solutions which are specifically targeted to meet our client’s unique needs with a highly innovative tactical and strategic approach and extensive capabilities for scalability and flexibility.

Our staffing solutions focus on every detailed aspect of a business and ensure that you have the perfect talent for your critical business needs. We keep adapting and expanding to ensure that we always surpass our client’s expectations.

Our staffing solutions division has access to an unparalleled pool of candidates from which our dedicated team rigorously screen and evaluate to ensure ideal human resources are identified for our client’s unique needs. Our dedicated team is the group of certified experts many of which have years of experience in their related field of expertise.

We do not just focus on finding the perfect talent for our clients; we allow them to focus on growing their business and achieving their goals by ensuring that we adhere to the strictest labor compliance standards.

Our activities are compliant with the laws prevailing in the countries and municipalities we do business in and our team of labor law experts ensures that your organization is compliant with all current applicable labor regulations. Labor Law Compliance Management is an important component of our business which we continue to keep as a top priority.

With over 20 years in the staffing industry, highly customizable staffing solutions, unparalleled sourcing methodology and global capabilities, we are uniquely equipped to identify the right talent for your organization. GDKN will provide your organization with the flexibility to staff up or down, depending on your business needs.

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