Contracts Lead

Honeywell International, Inc.; Puerto Rico; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell seeks a Contracts Lead to manage contract formation, interpretation, negotiation, review, and administration of complex supplier agreements from our Puerto Rico remote site.

You will report to the Procurement Assistant General Counsel and collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple locations to ensure compliant, value-driven contracts that support growth while controlling risk.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience managing and negotiating contracts.
• Strong knowledge of contract law and commercial terms to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
• 6+ years drafting, reviewing, and interpreting complex contractual documents to support business growth and compliance.
• Proficiency with contract management software to streamline lifecycle processes.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across multiple locations.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English and strong problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent contract evaluation and experienced advice to various functions.
• Draft, interpret, negotiate, and administer complex supplier agreements and manage claims and disputes.
• Advise internal customers on contractual rights and obligations and interpret terms and conditions.
• Focus on speed, quality, and simplicity of contract formation and management while maintaining compliance.
• Collaborate with teams across sites to ensure effectiveness and standardization.
• Support cost targets and cash flow while minimizing risk in contract negotiations.
• Build strong relationships with internal customers to ensure top-class service.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Contract interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Education

J.D. with contracts experience

Tools

Contract management software

Job description

As a Contracts Lead here at Honeywell, you will handle all facets of contract formation and contract management including drafting, interpretation, negotiation, contract review, and administration of complex supplier agreements.

You will report directly to our Procurement Asst General Counsel and you’ll work in Puerto Rico on a Remote work schedule.

In this role, you will impact Honeywell's contract management function and overall business operations by ensuring that final contractual documents drive growth and include all deal parameters approved in accordance with respective approval processes. You will ensure Honeywell business is conducted with the highest ethical standards, internal company policies, and local and international laws.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide independent and objective contract evaluation as well as experienced advice and sound guidance to various functions, as applicable.
• Drafting, interpretation, negotiation, administration of complex supplier agreements and claims and disputes management.
• Advise internal customers and stakeholders of contractual rights and obligations and provide interpretation of terms and conditions.
• Focus on continual improvement in the speed, quality, and simplicity of contract formation and management processes, without compromising compliance.
• Collaborate with various teams and functions at multiple sites, ensuring organizational effectiveness and standardization.
• Support the maximization of cost targets and cash flow while minimizing risk in the negotiation of contracts.
• Contribute to the development of strong working relationships with internal customers and stakeholders, ensuring provision of top-class service and high customer satisfaction.

YOU MUST HAVE

• 6+ years of experience managing and negotiating contracts.
• Strong knowledge of contract law and commercial terms and conditions to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
• 6+ years of experience in drafting, reviewing, and interpreting complex contractual documents to support business growth and compliance.
• Proficiency in contract management software and tools to streamline contract lifecycle processes.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across multiple locations.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English and strong problem solving skills.

WE VALUE

• J.D. with contracts experience
• Experience working within corporate functions and supporting business operations.
• Ability to analyze and interpret terms and conditions with attention to detail.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills to drive efficiencies and process improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex situations and make timely decisions balancing information.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Experience with AI powered tools for contract review, drafting and analysis.

ABOUT HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGIES

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. Learn more (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en)

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status

THE BUSINESS UNIT

The Corporate Strategic Business Group (CORP SBG) at Honeywell is a division focused on corporate-level functions and initiatives that support the overall operations and strategy of the company. It is responsible for overseeing areas such as finance, legal, human resources, communications, and corporate governance, working closely with other business units and SBGs to ensure alignment and coordination across the organization. The CORP SBG plays a crucial role in the overall strategic direction and management of Honeywell's corporate functions and operations, supporting the company's business objectives.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

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. Learn more (https://benefits.honeywell.com/)

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Posting Date: 09/14/2026.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn more (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en/company/inclusion-and-engagement)

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.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.