Sr. Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Human Resources, Compensation & Benefits, Talent management, Talent Acquisition, Contingent Labor, Travel & Events, Marketing & Commercial Services

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.

• Serve as category manager for all 3rd 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.

• 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.

• 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

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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may…