Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Road

Honeywell; Morris Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Lead Strategic Sourcing Specialist to drive logistics procurement for their Advanced Materials unit. This pivotal role involves managing global logistics commodities, developing sourcing strategies, and ensuring cost-effective transportation solutions. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, showcasing strong analytical and negotiation skills while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Join a dynamic organization committed to innovation and operational excellence, where your contributions will directly impact business growth and sustainability initiatives.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Parental Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Logistics.
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of securing favorable contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regional sourcing strategies for logistics categories.
• Analyze market trends and freight capacity to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Logistics Procurement

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Business

Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Innovate to solve the world's most important challenges

Lead Strategic Sourcing Specialist – Logistics (Road)

As a Lead Strategic Sourcing Specialist here at Honeywell, you will play a key role in providing strategic leadership and logistics procurement support to our Advanced Materials (AM) business unit. You will have responsibility for managing AM’s Logistics commodity globally for FTL, LTL, Intermodal, Dray, and Bulk Truck freight and driving competitive strategies. This critical role will be responsible for the sourcing, qualification, selection and contracting of freight, ensuring cost-effective, efficient, and reliable transportation and logistics solutions to support AM’s manufacturing and distribution needs, and fostering positive business relationships across AM and the logistics supplier network. Your expertise in logistics procurement will be instrumental in driving business growth.

You will report directly to our Sr Director of Logistics and work out of our Morris Plains, NJ, Houston, TX or Charlotte, NC location on a hybrid work schedule.

In this role, you will have a significant impact on the overall global supply chain strategy of the organization by leading the development and execution of detailed category strategies and strategic agreements with suppliers, optimizing total cost of ownership, delivery service, and working capital and mitigating risks.

You’ll flourish in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where success is rewarded. The successful candidate must be results-driven, a self-starter, and detailed and data oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to collaborate with and lead cross-functional teams and projects through implementation to drive value and possess a demonstrated record of achieving results and enhancing operational excellence. In addition, the candidate must be able to operate in a highly matrixed environment, communicate with all levels of the organization, influence, and gain commitment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement regional sourcing strategies for logistics categories, including FTL, LTL, Intermodal, Dray, and Bulk Truck freight.
• Develop and lead the RFI/RFQ process for logistics services, evaluating bids and selecting providers that align with AM’s strategic goals. Develop bid cadence and ensure qualification and efficient onboarding/transition of suppliers.
• Define negotiation strategy, including supplier profiles, commercial negotiation targets, total cost of ownership modeling, and negotiate contracts, rates, and service level agreements with carriers to optimize cost, delivery service, quality and working capital.
• Analyze market trends, freight capacity, and pricing to identify opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements. Provide market intelligence and analysis including benchmarking and should-cost.
• Assess opportunities for commodities including spend segmentation, commodity maturity, cost drivers, and supply market analysis.
• Ensure adequate freight capacity is in line with forecasts and growth objectives.
• Monitor supplier performance, ensuring adherence to service level agreements, compliance requirements, and safety standards.
• Lead supplier segmentation and manage relationships with key logistics partners and suppliers, fostering long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships. Conduct quarterly business reviews with strategic suppliers.
• Develop and manage the supply base, including supply base rationalization.
• Accountable for full contract lifecycle management and procure-to-pay compliance.
• Identify, engage, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to capture business requirements and align on category strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance logistics efficiency, reduce carbon footprint, and support sustainability objectives.
• Ensure adherence and compliance with company and procurement policies and procedures.
• Provide leadership and guidance on logistics sourcing policies, ensuring alignment with company-wide goals and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and present sourcing performance reports, total cost of ownership analysis, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Support Annual Operations Plan (AOP) and 5-year business strategy development.

U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in the U.S.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Business.
• 8+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Logistics.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in managing freight categories, including FTL, LTL, and Bulk Truck, preferably with a manufacturer/shipper.
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of securing favorable contracts and reducing transportation costs.
• Deep understanding of global logistics markets, carrier operations, and regulatory requirements.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data to drive decision-making.

WE VALUE

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics.
• Experience in Chemical industry.
• Extensive experience in Logistics Procurement or Strategic Sourcing.
• Excellent oral and written communication and stakeholder management skills, with ability to present ideas and information in a clear, concise, and organized manner and collaborate across functions and influence outcomes.
• Proven ability to gain commitment at all levels in organization and drive change.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Excellent supplier relationship management skills.
• Experience in advanced analysis techniques, data visualization tools.
• Proficiency in logistics software, ERP systems, and sourcing tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and global and matrix environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proven ability to set, define, and deliver a strategic vision and supporting strategy.
• Independent work initiative, sound judgment, diplomacy, and professional demeanor.

ABOUT HONEYWELL

Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world's most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed 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.

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.

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.

Additional Information

• JOB ID: HRD9085876
• Category: Procurement
• Security Clearance: No Clearance
• FLSA CODE: Exempt