Procurement Project Manager

Honeywell Technologies; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell Technologies is seeking a Direct Materials Productivity Manager to drive cost efficiencies in the direct materials supply chain. You will optimize procurement strategies, enhance supplier performance, and ensure smooth material flow to support manufacturing and operations.

Reporting to the Senior Director Procurement for Process Automation, you will lead cross-functional projects across India locations (Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune) on a hybrid schedule, mentor team members, monitor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, SCM, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years in direct materials productivity or SCM roles.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or CI methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and proactive change agent.
• Ability to work in a global, cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement direct materials productivity strategies to drive cost savings and efficiencies.
• Execute productivity projects and meet Gross/Net Productivity AOP targets.
• Build a pipeline of projects with cross-functional teams worldwide.
• Achieve productivity targets across negotiations, VE, component engineering, rebates, and deflation.
• Analyze procurement data and supplier performance for savings opportunities.
• Collaborate with procurement, engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to optimize materials.
• Lead supplier engagement to improve cost competitiveness.
• Manage cross-functional projects on waste reduction and process improvements.
• Monitor KPIs and report productivity results to senior leadership.
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, or other CI initiatives in supply chain.
• Support procurement tools deployment for better data visibility.
• Mentor teammates to develop capabilities in materials productivity.

Skills

Lean methodology

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Job Description

As a Direct Materials Productivity Manager here at Honeywell, you will be responsible for driving productivity improvements and cost efficiencies in the direct materials supply chain. Your role will focus on optimizing procurement strategies, enhancing supplier performance, and ensuring the seamless flow of materials to support manufacturing and operational objectives. You will leverage your expertise in supply chain management and data analytics to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process enhancement, contributing directly to Honeywell’s competitive advantage and profitability.

Job Description

As a Direct Materials Productivity Manager here at Honeywell, you will be responsible for driving productivity improvements and cost efficiencies in the direct materials supply chain. Your role will focus on optimizing procurement strategies, enhancing supplier performance, and ensuring the seamless flow of materials to support manufacturing and operational objectives. You will leverage your expertise in supply chain management and data analytics to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process enhancement, contributing directly to Honeywell’s competitive advantage and profitability. You will report directly to the Senior Director Procurement for Process Automation and you’ll work out from one our India locations (Bangalore/Hyderabed/Pune) on a Hybrid work schedule. In this role, you will impact Honeywell’s operational efficiency by leading initiatives that improve material cost productivity, reduce waste, and strengthen supplier partnerships. Your leadership will ensure that material availability aligns with production demands while maintaining cost targets and quality standards, thereby supporting the company’s overall business goals. Your role also include overseeing, supervising and reviewing tasks performed by team members to ensure effective execution of work; managing end to end processes and project for both internal and external clients with responsibility for timely accurate delivery; issuing clear instructions and directions to team members on task to be performed; and monitoring and guiding junior colleagues to support their skills development, professional growth, and overall success.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement direct materials productivity strategies aligned with business objectives to drive cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Responsible for execution of productivity projects and achieving Gross Productivity and Net Productivity Annual Operating Plan (AOP) targets
• Responsible for developing a pipeline of productivity projects working cross-functionally with strategic sourcing, factory operations, engineering, offering management and suppliers globally
• Responsible for achieving the productivity targets for all the levers i.e. Negotiations, Value Engineering, Component Engineering, Rebates and Deflation with the objective of achieving Gross Productivity and Net Productivity targets
• Analyze procurement data and supplier performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and cost reduction opportunities.
• Analyze spend receipts data and find opportunities for cost savings working closely with supplier sourcing leaders and procurement operations
• Collaborate closely with procurement, engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to optimize material specifications, sourcing strategies, and inventory management.
• Lead supplier engagement initiatives to improve cost competitiveness.
• Manage cross-functional projects focused on waste reduction, process improvements, and supply chain optimization.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to direct materials productivity and cost savings to senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies to enhance supply chain processes.
• Support the development and deployment of procurement tools and technologies to improve data visibility and decision-making.
• Mentor and develop team members to build capabilities in materials productivity and supply chain excellence.

You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in direct materials productivity or supply chain management roles.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to driving change.
• Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional team environment.

We Value

• Proven experience in managing direct materials procurement and productivity within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and drive actionable insights.
• Expertise in supplier management, contract negotiation, and cost reduction strategies.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, procurement software, and data analysis tools.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing projects that deliver measurable productivity improvements.

About Us

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.