Honeywell

Sr Strategic Sourcing & Category Management Specialist

Honeywell$90K — $120K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in strategic sourcing & category management.
  • Experience in project and contract management.
  • Collaborative experience with cross-functional teams.
  • Familiarity with business process modeling tools.
  • Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
  • Hands-on experience in deploying category strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Drive execution of the Annual and Strategic Plan for BTS categories.
  • Develop Commodity Strategies leveraging spend analysis and market trends.
  • Lead supplier selection and negotiation processes effectively.
  • Optimize working capital by improving payment terms and inventory management.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather detailed business requirements.
  • Analyze data for trends that inform business decisions.
  • Propose and design solutions addressing business objectives.

Benefits

  • Employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage.
  • 401(k) matching contributions.
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
  • Comprehensive Educational Assistance.
  • Parental Leave and Paid Time Off for various needs.
  • 12 Paid Holidays annually.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Establish and drive procurement of material and services in alignment with business leadership for Buy-to-Sell (BTS) categories as per Annual Operating Plan and Strategic Plan. Execute global functional transformation to create a strong supply base for BTS products and subcontracting solutions

Analyze business processes, identifying areas for improvement, and developing strategies to enhance efficiency and productivity. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a deep understanding of business operations, ERP and e-Sourcing tools. You will be managing several projects in dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing
  • Drive execution of Annual and Strategic Plan for assigned categories/commodities
  • Develop Commodity Strategies including spend analysis, Benchmarking, Cost, Market Analysis and Global Technology / Economic trends
  • Ensure Supplier selection, RFQ and RFI process, Negotiation, Contracting and supplier performance processes are followed
  • Improve Working Capital thru Payment Terms extensions, Payment cycle optimization, Vendor Managed Inventories Inventory, supplier rationalization and Lead time reductions
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs and gather detailed business requirements
  • Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform business decisions.
  • Develop and document business process models to illustrate current and future states.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to ongoing optimization efforts.
  • Propose and design technical and process solutions that meet business needs and objectives.
  • Work with functional stakeholders to implement commodity/category strategies and ensure they align with business goals.
  • Communicate findings, recommendations, and project updates to stakeholders and executives.


Business Analysis
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs and gather detailed business requirements
  • Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that inform business decisions.
  • Develop and document business process models to illustrate current and future states.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to ongoing optimization efforts.
  • Propose and design technical and process solutions that meet business needs and objectives.
  • Work with functional stakeholders to implement commodity/category strategies and ensure they align with business goals.
  • Communicate findings, recommendations, and project updates to stakeholders and executives.


Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE
  • 3 or more years' experience in strategic sourcing & category/commodity management
  • Project Management and/or Contract Management Experience
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Experience with business process modeling and documentation tools.
  • Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
  • Hands on experience in developing & deploying category/commodity strategies

WE VALUE
  • Bachelors Degree
  • BTS Sourcing experience is valued for this Role
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.
  • Professional Certifications in Project/Supply Chain/ Procurement/Contract Management
  • Strong communication and Negotiation skills to manage suppliers and influence internal stake holder to implement and create opportunities Management/Sourcing/Procurement/Business
  • Demonstrated Business and financial acumen
  • Experience with SAP or site relevant ERP systems, E Sourcing Platforms, Request for Quotation Tools, Project Management Tools
  • Experience with Six Sigma and Lean Tools


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. For more information visit: https://benefits.honeywell.com/

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date: June 16, 2026.

About Honeywell

Honeywell Aerospace is an American company that manufactures aircraft engines, avionics, auxiliary power units (APUs), and other aviation products. The company’s product portfolio includes space equipment, turbine engines, auxiliary power units, brakes, wheels, synthetic vision, runway safety systems and other avionics. President Barack Obama awarded a Honeywell employee the National Medal of Technology for his contributions to air flight safety technology. The company also owns a number of patents related to NextGen technology, aircraft windshields, turbochargers, and more. Honeywell Aerospace was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Size
99,000 employees
Market Cap
$143.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$4.7 billion
Founded
1906
5 Year Trend
-2.6%
Revenue
$32.6 billion
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