Buyer I/II

Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.

At CAES by Honeywell, we engineer solutions for the world's most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets. Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES by Honeywell.

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CAES by Honeywell is seeking a full-time Buyer I/II for our San Diego location.

This role involves collaborating across multiple departments, planning, scheduling and monitoring the movement of materials through the production cycle to determine required material purchases. Scope includes obtaining materials using engineering and production schedules to maintain inventory at planned levels such as just-in-time purchases and use of economic order quantities. Will be resolving discrepancies, ensuring material standards are met and non-conformances or variances are approved and/or minimized, gathering quotations, examining bids and making awards, evaluating Supplier reliability and developing new supply sources where competition doesn't currently exist. Requires an ability to build positive relationships with key Suppliers while leveraging these relationships to improve Supplier quality, costs, service, and preserve Department of Defense (DOD) certification.

• Review material requirements and place purchase orders to support production schedules.

• Source suppliers, obtain quotes, and ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of materials.

• Monitor ERP signals and requisitions; flag and escalate potential production delays.

• Track and expedite open orders, resolving issues related to delivery, quality, or invoicing.

• Maintain accurate supplier and pricing information in ERP.

• Communicate effectively with internal teams and suppliers to ensure supply chain continuity.

• Participate in daily team meetings and provide material status updates as needed.

• Support safety and continuous improvement efforts within the department.

Minimum:

• Associate's degree
• 4+ years purchasing experience to include experience in a manufacturing environment
• Purchasing experience in leading cost savings initiatives
• Leading or mentoring in Lean initiatives
• Intermediate Excel proficiency, to include familiarity with pivot tables
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export law. 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)

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree
• Knowledge or background with SAP
• Strong proficiency with Lean manufacturing methodologies and practices
• CPM, CPIM, or ISM certifications
• Aerospace, defense, or automotive industry purchasing, operations, or supply chain experience
• Strong analytical, time management, and communication skills to work successfully in a matrix environment
• Experience to negotiate and solve within the electronics industry to solve, negotiate, and build strong relationships internally and with customers
• Experience dealing with the NPI process

Salary Range: $56,292 - $79,334 annually (San Diego). Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate. CAES provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays and vacation. The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job positng date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date: November 11, 2025.

EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY

BENEFITS

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits - from day one. You'll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level - and beyond.

Other benefits include:

• 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

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.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.