Sr Strategic Sourcing Spec
Honeywell · Manufacturing & Industrial
- Pune, Maharashtra, India
- On-site
- Posted yesterday
- Operations & Supply Chain
About the job
As a Sr Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives for Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) in India and EMEA or Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) categories supporting Honeywell manufacturing operations in India and partially APAC.
You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Integrated Supply Chain, Finance, and Project Management teams to deliver productivity, improve supplier performance, mitigate commercial and supply risks, and support the successful execution of capital investment and operational reliability initiatives.
You will apply your manufacturing and strategic sourcing experience to manage complex supplier engagements, lead competitive sourcing events, negotiate commercial agreements, and implement category strategies that deliver measurable business value.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for CAPEX / MRO categories supporting manufacturing operations
Support the execution of capital investment projects in India and EMEA region, including manufacturing expansion, capacity growth, automation, modernization, and equipment replacement initiatives
Lead sourcing activities related to manufacturing expansion projects in Pune and Hyderabad
Manage end-to-end sourcing activities, including requirements review, market analysis, supplier identification, RFx execution, bid evaluation, negotiation, supplier recommendation, contracting, and implementation
Lead sourcing activities for capital equipment, production machinery, automation systems, manufacturing technologies, installation services, commissioning support, and related technical services
Develop and implement sourcing strategies for MRO categories, including industrial spare parts, repair and maintenance services, OEM components, industrial consumables, technical services, tools, and reliability-related requirements
Partner with Engineering and Project Management teams to align sourcing plans with technical specifications, project schedules, budgets, and implementation requirements
Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance teams to support equipment availability, operational continuity, and manufacturing reliability
Drive productivity through competitive bidding, supplier negotiations, demand management, value engineering, specification optimization, supplier consolidation, and total cost of ownership analysis
Conduct supply market analysis and supplier benchmarking to support sourcing decisions
Monitor supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, service, responsiveness, and compliance
Lead supplier performance reviews and establish corrective action and continuous improvement plans as needed
Evaluate supplier capabilities, capacity, financial health, commercial position, and supply continuity risks
Develop and execute mitigation plans for supplier, contractual, commercial, and project-execution risks
Lead commercial negotiations involving pricing, payment terms, productivity commitments, warranties, service levels, liability, and other contractual requirements
Ensure compliance with Honeywell sourcing policies, ethical requirements, approval processes, and contract governance standards
Support contract development, execution, administration, supplier compliance, and resolution of commercial issues
Maintain and support accurate sourcing plans, project updates, savings forecasts, supplier information, risk documentation, supporting records, annual productivity, working capital, cost optimization, and supply continuity objectives
Influence cross-functional stakeholders and gain alignment on sourcing recommendations, supplier selection, and commercial decisions
Promote standard sourcing processes, disciplined execution, and continuous improvement across the India CAPEX and MRO portfolio
CAPEX strategy includes categories such as processing machinery, test & analytical, automation and process controls, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning), material handling, packaging and other industrial equipment, supplies & services Meanwhile, MRO strategy includes categories such as OEM spare parts, pumps, pipes, valves and fittings, motors, bearings, power transmission, pneumatics, hydraulics, hardware, fasteners, industrial gases, chemicals, lubricants, cutting tools, hand and power tools, electrical supplies, and other industrial materials.
YOU MUST HAVE
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Finance, or a related discipline
7 to 10 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Category Management, or a related field
Demonstrated experience working in or directly supporting a manufacturing environment
Experience developing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives for CAPEX and/or MRO categories
Experience sourcing capital equipment, production machinery, industrial equipment, maintenance services, spare parts, technical services, and/or industrial consumables
Experience leading competitive sourcing events, including RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, bid evaluations, supplier selection, and commercial negotiations
Experience negotiating supplier contracts, commercial terms, payment terms, warranties, and service-level requirements
Experience managing supplier relationships and driving supplier performance improvements
Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable cost reduction, productivity, working capital, or total cost improvements
Strong analytical, financial, negotiation, and commercial decision-making skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Finance, Integrated Supply Chain, and Project Management stakeholders
Ability to communicate effectively in English within a global business environment
WE VALUE
Engineering background combined with strategic sourcing or procurement experience
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and industrial supply markets and possessing strong project management and organizational skills
Strong knowledge of MRO sourcing, industrial spare parts, maintenance services, OEM requirements, industrial supplies, and reliability-related procurement
Experience supporting greenfield, brownfield, manufacturing expansion, automation, modernization, capacity growth, or equipment replacement projects
Experience managing sourcing activities from specification development through supplier selection, contracting, delivery, installation, commissioning support, and project closeout
Experience applying total cost of ownership, should-cost analysis, cost modeling, value engineering, and cost-benefit analysis
Experience using supplier scorecards, business reviews, corrective actions, and continuous improvement plans
Knowledge of contract governance, commercial risk management, supplier compliance, and sourcing controls
Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Strong problem-solving, communication, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills, as well as influence stakeholders and drive alignment without direct authority
Experience working across global and regional teams in a matrixed organization
Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence experience mind set
Knowledge of eSourcing, spend analytics, contract management, and procurement systems.