Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Honeywell•Tempe, AZ

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Indirect Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist here at Honeywell, you will be a pivotal leader in steering the success of our Sourcing initiatives. With your extensive, hands-on experience in Sourcing/Procurement, you will lead end-to-end suppliers’ management, supply base optimization, business continuity, stakeholders support, and cost & margin improvement. You will report directly to our Indirect Sourcing Director, and you’ll work out of our Tempe, AZ or Charlotte, NC location on a Hybrid work schedule. In this role, you will impact on the overall effectiveness of our indirect sourcing operations, ensuring that processes are streamlined, costs are minimized, and quality standards are met. Your contributions will be essential in fostering a culture of operational excellence and driving strategic initiatives across the organization.

Requirements

7 years of experience Commodity Management/Procurement experience; preferrable in Indirect Sourcing.
Experience in developing Supply Base Management strategies with a proven record of delivering key business results.
Strong negotiation skills, fluent in drafting and negotiating contract terms and conditions.
Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive actionable insights.
Experience with sourcing and procurement processes, including supplier management and contract negotiation.
Familiarity with relevant tools and technologies for Sourcing, data analysis and project management.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Supply Chain, Technology or Finance
Master’s Degree in Business Administration
Demonstrate Honeywell behaviors Passion for Winning, Think Big and Make it Happen
Project Management and/or Contract Management Experience
Professional Certifications in Project/Supply Chain/ Procurement/Contract Management
Demonstrated Business and financial acumen
Experience with SAP or site relevant ERP systems, E Sourcing Platforms, Request for Quotation Tools, Project Management Tools
Experience with Six Sigma and Lean Tools
Independent and strategic thinker who is highly motivated with boundless energy to get stuff done
Desire to innovate, disrupt and challenge the status quo
Experience leveraging analytics for measurable business improvement

Responsibilities

Serve as category manager for all 3 rd party supplier procurement requirements supporting Honeywell’s Human Resources, Marketing, Sales and Travel functions.
Develop, deploy and manage global Category Strategies including Spend analysis, Benchmarking, Cost reduction, Market Analysis and Global Technology / Economic trends.
Partner closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure early sourcing engagement, alignment on key business objectives and effective execution of sourcing initiatives.
Deploy a regular and effective engagement model with the key stakeholders and suppliers that provides consistent communication and alignment.
Identify strategic partners, negotiate and manage contracts and suppliers, develop a Preferred Supplier List with competitive rate cards and payment terms.
Lead and manage supplier selection, RFx process, Negotiation, Contracting and supplier performance processes.
Consistently deliver year-over-year productivity, payment term improvements and other Indirect Sourcing goals.