Sr Manager IT - Technology Procurement

Honeywell

Morris Plains (NJ)

Hybrid

USD 143,000 - 179,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading company, Honeywell, is seeking a Senior Manager IT Technology Procurement & Software Asset Management in Morris Plains, NJ. This role is critical for driving IT procurement efficiency and effectiveness while managing supplier relationships and overseeing procurement operations. The position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

6+ years of experience in IT procurement and project management.
6+ years of experience in leadership and team management.
Proficiency in budget management and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

Oversee IT procurement projects from initiation to timely completion.
Ensure alignment of IT needs with procurement strategies and processes.
Collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders to maintain relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in business

Supply chain management or related field

Job description

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Honeywell Advanced Materials is an industry-leading solutions provider within Honeywell, focused on advancing industries worldwide through diverse applications, revolutionary inventions, and pioneering technologies. With deep materials and engineering knowledge, we create solutions that help solve our customers' needs today and in the future. Our expertise spans across various industries, including retail, healthcare and pharma, buildings, manufacturing, and hi-tech. In each of these verticals, we bring cutting-edge materials and engineering knowledge to enable our customers to achieve reductions in energy consumption, carbon emissions, and operational efficiencies.

Joining our team means becoming part of an organization which leverages its long-standing reputation to capture growth trends by investing in innovation and manufacturing enhancements and maintaining deep customer relationships

As a Senior Manager IT Technology Procurement & Software Asset Mgmt for the Advanced Materials business unit, you will hold a key IT role enabling Technology Roadmap & Software Procurement in partnership with Procurement function. You will play a pivotal part in driving IT efficiency and cost-effectiveness while ensuring strategic alignment of the technology landscape and roadmap with the procurement function. The role will include establishing the IT procurement processes and policies with the appropriate governance and auditability, running IT procurement operations and MOS and managing suppliers of IT.

In this role, you will drive the successful execution and delivery of IT procurement projects by leveraging your expertise in project management, cost savings, and process improvements across our IT procurement operations. Through your leadership, you will ensure that IT procurement projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards.

You will report to our Data & Architecture Leader who is responsible for IT services used across all functions including program management, business partnership, Data & Analytics, GenAI, and Architecture. You will work out of our Morris Plains, location on a hybrid work schedule.

In October, 2024 Honeywell announced the spin-off of our Advanced Materials business to become a stand-alone publicly traded company, independent of Honeywell. Our intention is that this role, dedicated to the Advanced Materials business, will be a part of this future transaction when the separation occurs.As a Senior Manager IT Technology Procurement & Software Asset Mgmt for the Advanced Materials business unit, you will hold a key IT role enabling Technology Roadmap & Software Procurement in partnership with Procurement function. You will play a pivotal part in driving IT efficiency and cost-effectiveness while ensuring strategic alignment of the technology landscape and roadmap with the procurement function. The role will include establishing the IT procurement processes and policies with the appropriate governance and auditability, running IT procurement operations and MOS and managing suppliers of IT.MUST HAVE

6+ years of experience in IT procurement and project management
6+ years of experience in leadership and team management.
Knowledge of IT procurement strategies, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management.
Proficiency in budget management and financial acumen.

WE VALUE

Bachelor's or advanced degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management abilities.
Ability to drive results and meet project objectives.
Excellent partnership, negotiation, contract and software asset management skills.
Continuous learning and development.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Acts as a strategic liaison between the IT department and the procurement function, ensuring alignment of IT needs with procurement strategies and processes
Oversee IT procurement projects from initiation to timely completion, including partnering with the Procurement team in supplier selection, negotiations, contract management, and delivery, ensuring projects are executed within scope, budget, and timeline.
Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, Finance, and Service Owners to ensure software investments align with business and technology roadmaps.
Support building out procurement & ISC analytics capabilities, including defining key performance indicators (KPIs), data models, systems and establishing best practices, enhancement projects and realizing data driven decision making vision.
Contribute to the development and execution of the organization's IT procurement strategy, ensuring alignment with cost-effectiveness, quality, and supplier diversity goals.
Oversee the entire lifecycle of IT hardware and software assets, from requirements, purchase and deployment to maintenance and disposal.
Assist in implementing strategic sourcing practices, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and maintaining relationships with suppliers to drive value and innovation.
Assess and mitigate IT procurement risks, including supply chain disruptions, compliance issues, and quality control, to ensure continuity and quality of supply.
Participate with the Procurement in vendor evaluation and performance measurement programs to track and improve supplier performance, quality, and delivery.
Support the management of the IT procurement budget, allocate resources efficiently, and seek cost-effective solutions while maintaining quality standards.
Collaborate with suppliers and other stakeholders to maintain relationships that foster collaboration and continuous improvement.
Ensure that IT procurement activities adhere to relevant regulations and compliance standards, including ethical and sustainability practices.
Contribute to the establishment and enforcement of quality control standards in IT procurement processes, conducting regular inspections and performance assessments.

This position is intended to convey to the new, independent company, to be named Solstice Advanced Materials when the separation occurs. This is expected to occur in late 2025 or early 2026.

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