Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Logistics - Rail)

Honeywell International • Morris Plains, NJ

206d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing here at Honeywell, you will play a key role in providing strategic leadership and logistics procurement support to our Advanced Materials (AM) business unit. You will have responsibility for managing AM's global and regional Logistics commodity for Rail freight, Warehousing, Logistics Assets (e.g., ISOs, railcars, Chassis, Trailers), and Logistics Services and driving competitive strategies. This critical role will be responsible for the sourcing, qualification, selection and contracting of freight, warehouses, assets and logistics services, ensuring cost-effective, efficient, and reliable transportation, warehousing, and logistics solutions to support AM's manufacturing and distribution needs, and fostering positive business relationships across AM and the logistics supplier network. Your expertise in logistics procurement will be instrumental in driving business growth. You will report directly to our Sr Director of Logistics and work out of our Morris Plains, NJ, Houston, TX or Charlotte, NC location on a hybrid work schedule. In this role, you will have a significant impact on the overall global supply chain strategy of the organization by leading the development and execution of detailed category strategies and strategic agreements with suppliers, optimizing total cost of ownership, service, and working capital and mitigating risks. You'll flourish in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where success is rewarded.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Logistics.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in managing logistics categories, including Rail Freight, Warehousing, and Logistics Assets, preferably with a manufacturer/shipper.
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of securing favorable contracts and reducing transportation, warehouse, and logistics assets and services costs.
• Deep understanding of global logistics markets, rail carrier and warehouse operations, logistics assets, and regulatory requirements.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data to drive decision-making.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Business.
• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics.
• Experience in Chemical industry.
• Extensive experience in Logistics Procurement or Strategic Sourcing.
• Excellent oral and written communication and stakeholder management skills, with ability to present ideas and information in a clear, concise, and organized manner and collaborate across functions and influence outcomes.
• Proven ability to gain commitment at all levels in organization and drive change.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Excellent supplier relationship management skills.
• Experience in advanced analysis techniques, data visualization tools.
• Proficiency in logistics software, ERP systems, and sourcing tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and global and matrix environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proven ability to set, define, and deliver a strategic vision and supporting strategy.
• Independent work initiative, sound judgment, diplomacy, and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global and regional sourcing strategies for logistics categories, including Rail freight, Warehousing, Logistics Assets, and Logistics Services.
• Develop and lead the RFI/RFQ process for logistics services, evaluating bids and selecting providers that align with AM's strategic goals.
• Develop bid cadence and ensure qualification and efficient onboarding/transition of suppliers.
• Define negotiation strategy, including supplier profiles, commercial negotiation targets, total cost of ownership modeling, and negotiate contracts, rates, and service level agreements with logistics providers to optimize cost, delivery service, quality and working capital.
• Analyze market trends, capacity, and pricing to identify opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements.
• Provide market intelligence and analysis including benchmarking and should-cost.
• Assess opportunities for commodities including spend segmentation, commodity maturity, cost drivers, and supply market analysis.
• Ensure adequate capacity is in line with forecasts and growth objectives.
• Monitor supplier performance, ensuring adherence to service level agreements, compliance requirements, and safety standards.
• Lead supplier segmentation and manage relationships with key logistics partners and suppliers, fostering long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Conduct quarterly business reviews with strategic suppliers.
• Develop and manage the supply base, including supply base rationalization.
• Accountable for full contract lifecycle management and procure-to-pay compliance.
• Identify, engage, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to capture business requirements and align on category strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance logistics efficiency, reduce carbon footprint, and support sustainability objectives.
• Ensure adherence and compliance with company and procurement policies and procedures.
• Provide leadership and guidance on logistics sourcing policies, ensuring alignment with company-wide goals and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and present sourcing performance reports, total cost of ownership analysis, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Support Annual Operations Plan (AOP) and 5-year business strategy development.

Benefits

• 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).
• 12 Paid Holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree