Lead Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Commodity Manager - Metals)

Honeywell INC. in; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global organization is seeking a Lead Strategic Sourcing Specialist to drive procurement strategies for metals and specialty chemicals. This role requires strong negotiation skills and strategic thinking to manage supplier performance and ensure compliance with policies. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in contract management and commodity management, contributing to the company's growth through cost-saving initiatives and effective supplier relationships.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Vision Coverage

Dental Coverage

Paid Vacation

401k Plan with Matching

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in contract management and negotiations.
• Minimum of 3 years of commodity management experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive procurement of metals and specialty chemicals.
• Manage supplier performance and compliance with policies.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic Thinking

Data Analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's Degree in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Lead Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Commodity Manager - Metals) (Finance)

Lead Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Commodity Manager - Metals) (Finance)

Driving Infinite Possibilities Within A Diversified, Global Organization

As the Metals Commodity Manager (Lead Strategic Sourcing Specialist), you will be accountable for driving the procurement of materials and services related to metals, metal salts, metal derivatives, and other specialty chemicals as per the Annual Operating Plan and Strategic Plan. You will have global/regional responsibility for driving competitive commodity and category supply strategies to achieve the lowest total cost, reduced working capital, and ensure supply continuity. This role requires strong negotiation skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic global environment. You will ensure compliance with company business policies and procedures, as well as export/import regulations.

You will report directly to our Director Strategic Sourcing and you will work out of our Charlotte NC, Rosemont IL, or Des Plaines IL locations on a hybrid work schedule.

In this role, you will impact the company by driving performance-driven commodity and category supply strategies, managing supplier performance, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. You will also contribute to the growth and success of the business by identifying cost-saving opportunities, implementing value engineering initiatives, and eliminating sole/single sources.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive and execute the Annual and Strategic Plan with assisting strategies
• Ensure the right and fast execution of strategies to align with business growth and new product introductions
• Manage category and commodity strategies, including spend thoughtfulness, benchmarking, cost and market thoughtfulness, and global technology/economic trends
• Build new relationships with key supplier guide
• Work with Sales, Marketing, Technology, Business, Operations, Finance, and other Honeywell businesses
• Guide supplier selection, RFQ and RFI process, negotiation, contracting, and supplier performance processes
• Apply effective sourcing supplier risk assessment methodologies to ensure supplier continuity
• Improve working capital through payment terms extensions, payment cycle optimization, and vendor-managed inventories
• Drive inventory and guide time reductions
• Improve working capital through payment terms extensions, payment cycle optimization, vendor managed inventories, and guide time reductions
• Demonstrate strong ability to operate effectively in a global, cross-functional environment, including working across time zones and cultures. Must be comfortable with ambiguity and able to navigate complex, fast-changing situations with agility and confidence.
• Collaboration with colleagues in other regions, whose local knowledge is key to an effective global strategy, is a must.
• Support and help shape the organization's metal hedging strategy, including working closely with engineering, suppliers and internal stakeholders to mitigate pricing volatility and manage risk associated with commodity markets.

YOU MUST HAVE

• 6+ years experience in contract management and negotiations
• Minimum of 3 years of commodity management experience
• Project management and/or contract management experience
• Professional certifications in project/supply chain/procurement/contract management
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Proficiency in data analytics tools such as Excel

WE VALUE

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Chemistry, or Supply Chain
• Experience in chemical sourcing
• Familiarity with SAP or site relevant ERP systems, e-sourcing platforms, request for quotation tools, and project management tools
• Experience with Six Sigma and Lean tools
• Master's degree in supply chain or business administration
• Extensive experience in sourcing and procurement
• Working and/or guiding in matrix and complex team environments
• Project management and/or contract management experience
• Professional certifications in project/supply chain/procurement/contract management
• Team guide experience in supply management/sourcing/procurement/business
• Demonstrated business and financial acumen
• Experience with SAP, e-sourcing platforms, request for quotation tools, and project management

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

In addition to a performance-driven salary, Honeywell offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, mental health coverage, paid vacation, a 401k plan with matching, and opportunities for career growth and professional development. We value the well-being and development of our employees and strive to create a positive work environment.

ABOUT HONEYWELL

Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world's most critical demands around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a guide software-industrial company dedicated to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high-growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe. Learn more about Honeywell: click here.

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Honeywell's Environmental and Energy Solutions (ESS) business unit at UOP is a guide international supplier and licensor of process technology, catalysts, adsorbents, equipment, digital services, and consulting services to the petroleum refining, petrochemical, and gas processing industries. ESS UOP specializes in a full range of ready-now, sustainable technologies, including renewable fuels, blue and green hydrogen, carbon capture, long-duration energy storage, and advanced plastics recycling, enabling the circular economy.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, care or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn more about inclusion and diversity: click here.
Additional Information

• JOB ID: HRD262821
• Category: Procurement
• Relocation Tier: Not Applicable
• Security Clearance:
• Aviation Authority (FAA for US):
• Band: 04
• Referral Bonus: 1500
• Requisition Type: Standard Requisition
• US Citizenship:
• FLSA Statement:
• FLSA CODE: Exempt

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.