Sr Procurement Project Spec

Honeywell Technologies; Ciudad Juárez; Presencial; MXN 700.000 - 1.100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Honeywell Technologies in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico seeks a Strategic Sourcing Specialist II for New Product Introduction (NPI). You will establish and manage supply chains for new products from concept to mass production, driving early collaboration with Engineering and Product Development to influence DFx and cost decisions.

You will lead supplier selection, negotiation, and qualification, ensuring readiness for engineering builds, mass production launches, and ongoing cost reductions across the

Formación

• Three years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Supply Chain with a focus on New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Proven expertise in cost analysis, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
• Strong technical acumen with ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Experience collaborating with global contract manufacturers and suppliers in Electronics, Metals, Plastics commodity areas.

Responsabilidades

• NPI Sourcing Strategy & Execution: own end-to-end sourcing for new components, materials, and services for NPI projects.
• Early Engagement: collaborate with R&D, Product Management, and Engineering to align sourcing with product roadmaps and specs.
• Supplier Identification: research, evaluate, and qualify suppliers meeting technology, capacity, quality, and cost targets for new products.
• DFx Leadership: drive Design for Cost (DFC), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and Design for Supply Chain (DFSC).
• Risk Mitigation: identify and mitigate NPI-related supply risks including single sourcing and long lead times.
• Commercial Negotiation & Contract Management: RFQs, bids, pricing, lead times, inventory, and SLAs.
• Cost Management: create and manage cost models to achieve reductions during the product lifecycle.
• Contracting: draft and manage supply agreements, NDAs, and SOWs with Legal.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Project Management: oversee sourcing for NPI projects and ensure supplier readiness for builds.
• Supplier Readiness: manage part qualification (PPAP/FAIs) and confirm supplier readiness to meet volumes and quality.
• Communication: provide clear status updates on sourcing, risks, and actions to leaders and project teams.

Conocimientos

Cost analysis

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationship management

NPI experience

Read engineering drawings

Herramientas

ERP/MRP systems

E-sourcing tools

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist II New Product Introduction (NPI) is a pivotal role responsible for establishing and managing the supply chain for all new products from concept through mass production. This role drives early engagement with Engineering and Product Development teams to influence design decisions for cost, quality, and manufacturability (DFx), and leads the sourcing, selection, negotiation, and qualification of strategic suppliers to meet NPI objectives.

Job Description

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist II New Product Introduction (NPI) is a pivotal role responsible for establishing and managing the supply chain for all new products from concept through mass production. This role drives early engagement with Engineering and Product Development teams to influence design decisions for cost, quality, and manufacturability (DFx), and leads the sourcing, selection, negotiation, and qualification of strategic suppliers to meet NPI objectives.

Responsibilities

• NPI Sourcing Strategy & Execution
• Lead Sourcing Activities: Own the end-to-end sourcing process for all new components, materials, and services required for NPI projects.
• Early Engagement: Collaborate early and often with R&D, Product Management, and Engineering to understand product roadmaps, requirements, and specifications, ensuring sourcing alignment from the concept phase.
• Supplier Identification: Conduct market research and supplier analysis to identify, evaluate, and qualify potential new suppliers that meet technology, capacity, quality, and cost targets for new products.
• DFx Leadership: Act as the voice of the supply chain, driving Design for Cost (DFC), Design for Manufacturing (DFM), and Design for Supply Chain (DFSC) principles into new product designs.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks specific to NPI, including single-source risks, capacity constraints, and long lead-time material dependencies.
• Commercial Negotiation & Contract Management
• Cost Management: Create and manage cost models, targeting cost reductions throughout the product lifecycle, especially during NPI.
• Negotiation: Handle RFQs and competitive bids. Negotiate pricing, lead times, inventory, and SLAs.
• Contracting: Draft, review, and manage supply agreements, NDAs, and SOWs with Legal.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Project Management
• Project Leadership: Oversee sourcing for NPI projects and ensure materials and suppliers are qualified for engineering builds and product launches.
• Supplier Readiness: Oversee part qualification (PPAP/FAIs) and confirm suppliers meet volume and quality standards.
• Communication: Deliver clear, regular updates on sourcing status, risks, and recommended actions to leaders and project teams.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Three years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Supply Chain roles, with a focus on New Product Introduction (NPI).
• Proven expertise in cost analysis, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
• Strong technical acumen with the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Experience collaborating with global contract manufacturers and suppliers in Electronics, Metals, Plastics commodity areas.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with a formal NPI process (Stage-Gate or similar methodology).
• Deep knowledge of commodity markets and global supply chain dynamics relevant to the product line.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and e-sourcing tools.
• Six sigma Green Belt or Black belt certification is a plus

About Us

Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.