Principal Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Honeywell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is shaping the future of sustainable solutions. In this pivotal role, you will lead global procurement strategies for static and fabricated equipment, ensuring compliance and optimizing supplier relationships. With a focus on delivering sustainable value, you'll manage significant budgets and drive strategic initiatives that foster collaboration across teams. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence business growth while working in a dynamic environment that encourages innovation and excellence. If you are ready to take on a challenge and make a meaningful impact, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in strategic sourcing and procurement of static and fabricated equipment.
• Experience in NPI processes and contract negotiation (minimum 5+ years).

Responsibilities

• Minimize costs through strategic contracting and competitive practices.
• Partner with sourcing and cross-functional teams to align on category strategies.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Contract Negotiation

Root Cause Analysis

Problem Solving

Leadership Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Supply Chain

Master’s in related fields

Tools

ERP/SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

e-sourcing platforms

Job description

Innovate to solve the world's most important challenges

The future is what you make it.

When you join Honeywell, you become part of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and doers who make the future. We work on transforming aviation, eco-friendly jet fueling, smart and safe buildings, and even enabling human presence on Mars. Our employees enjoy diverse career opportunities across fields and industries.

Are you ready to help us shape the future?

Role Overview

Establish and lead the Energy and Sustainable Solution (ESS) Global Category Procurement for Static & Fabricated Equipment, aligning with UOP business leadership and strategic plans. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Category Management at ESS Procurement, you will develop and execute category and supply strategies for ESS Project Business (UOP and Capital) worldwide, focusing on supplier rationalization, supply continuity, risk mitigation, and spend migration, including NPI spend to preferred suppliers. The role involves delivering sustainable value through productivity, cost savings, and working capital improvements. You will oversee a global spend of over $150M, lead new product developments, build partnerships, and ensure compliance with policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Minimize costs through strategic contracting, protecting intellectual property, enforcing compliance, and competitive practices.
• Participate in leadership meetings to drive strategic initiatives and foster collaboration.
• Partner with sourcing and cross-functional teams to align on category strategies.
• Support NPI sourcing, supplier identification, and launch schedules.
• Develop strategies supporting business growth and M&A integrations.
• Maintain price databases and benchmarking tools to support project estimation and engineering efforts.
• Consolidate fragmented supplier spend, reduce non-strategic suppliers, and optimize procurement processes.
• Identify and manage suppliers to meet business needs and strategies.
• Drive a unified approach to supplier management across business units.
• Negotiate and execute supply agreements with strategic suppliers.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years in strategic/category sourcing and procurement of static and fabricated equipment.
• Experience in NPI processes and contract negotiation (minimum 5+ years).
• ERP/SAP proficiency.
• Ability to travel up to 50%, including supplier visits.
• Strong skills in root cause analysis, problem solving, and leadership communication.
• Technical knowledge of supply base, acquisition planning, negotiations, and contract management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related fields; Master’s preferred.
• Relevant certifications such as CPSM, PMP are highly valued.
• Experience in global, matrixed organizations and project management tools.
• Proactive, with excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word, SAP, and e-sourcing platforms.

Additional Information

• Job ID: HRD265771
• Category: Procurement
• Location: 2101 CityWest Blvd, Houston, TX 77042, United States
• Exempt status.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.