Lead Strategic Sourcing Spec
Honeywell · Posted Nov 3
Building automation, industrial automation, aerospace, and energy-efficient technology solutions
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About the role
Honeywell Building Automation's Global Procurement organization is seeking a Lead Strategic Specialist to lead Procurement Transformation and Operational Excellence initiatives across Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Supplier Management, Material Planning, and Procurement Operations. The role combines procurement expertise, SAP knowledge, and operational excellence capabilities, partnering with global Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, Operations, and IT leaders. The hire will drive process standardization, continuous improvement, KPI governance, and change management to deliver measurable business outcomes.
What you will do
- Lead end-to-end Procurement Transformation initiatives focused on process standardization, operational excellence, and performance improvement.
- Identify, prioritize, and execute continuous improvement projects across Strategic Sourcing, Purchasing, Supplier Management, Planning, and Procurement Operations.
- Develop and govern the Procurement Management Operating System (MOS), including KPI frameworks, dashboards, operating reviews, and performance governance.
- Drive process simplification, harmonization, and best practice adoption across the global Procurement organization.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve process bottlenecks and improve operational execution.
- Leverage SAP and digital technologies to enhance planning, procurement, and operational processes.
- Lead change management activities, including stakeholder engagement, communications, training, and adoption strategies.
- Validate and track business benefits, including productivity improvements, process efficiencies, cost savings, and operational performance gains.
- Lead cross-functional teams and strategic projects to support business transformation objectives.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Material Planning, Operations, or Business Transformation.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and complex business improvement initiatives.
- Strong SAP experience with planning, procurement, and material management processes.
- Demonstrated success driving operational excellence, process transformation, and organizational change.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience within Automotive, Electronics, Industrial, or Manufacturing environments.
- Deep understanding of Material Planning, Procurement Operations, and End-to-End Supply Chain processes.
- Hands-on experience with SAP planning and processing transaction codes.
- Experience establishing Management Operating Systems (MOS), KPI governance, and performance management frameworks.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent Operational Excellence certification.
- PMP or other Project Management certification.
- Experience with digital transformation, process automation, analytics, and data visualization tools.
- Strong communication, presentation, facilitation, and leadership skills.
- Ability to influence stakeholders and drive adoption in a global matrix organization.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Honeywell
Honeywell is a multinational conglomerate corporation that invents and manufactures technologies addressing tough challenges linked to global macrotrends such as safety, security, and energy. It operates major business divisions focusing on building automation, industrial automation, and enterprise performance solutions. Through continuous innovation, the company helps drive smarter, safer, and more sustainable operations worldwide.
- Industry
- Conglomerate
- Company size
- 101000+ employees
- Founded
- 1906
- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Mike Stepniak
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Suresh Venkatarayalu
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
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