Lead Strategic Sourcing Spec

As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist at Honeywell, you will play a crucial role in driving the procurement of materials and services in alignment with business guidelines. You will be responsible for establishing and executing procurement strategies to achieve the lowest total cost, reduced working capital, and ensure supply continuity. The Strategic Sourcing Lead – Surface Transportation, Warehousing & Parcel is a Chihuahua‑based role responsible for regional sourcing execution, supplier management, and logistics enablement for surface transportation (TL/LTL/Drayage), warehousing/3PL services, and parcel carriers supporting Honeywell Intelligrated’s near‑shore, maquiladora, and cross‑border manufacturing operations. This position is intentionally located in Chihuahua, MX to enable close partnership with plant operations and to support US–Mexico cross‑border freight flows, installation‑driven project execution, and aftermarket service fulfillment. The role emphasizes local execution, supplier performance, and tactical negotiation, while supporting global category strategies established by senior procurement leadership. The role partners closely with Manufacturing, Logistics, Project Management, Trade Compliance, Field Services, and Finance to ensure logistics capabilities support maquiladora production schedules, cross‑border transit, customer installation milestones, and cost targets. Honeywell recently announced plans to sell its Intelligrated (IGS) business to American Industrial Partners (“AIP”). At this time, we anticipate that the deal will close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. We expect this role, dedicated to the IGS business, will be part of this future transaction when it closes. Execute regional sourcing strategies for transportation, warehousing/3PL, and parcel services supporting manufacturing and nearshore operations in Chihuahua Support category plans focused on cost optimization, cross-border reliability, capacity, and operational flexibility Implement standardized sourcing processes while adapting to plant, maquiladora, and customer-specific needs Lead RFQs/RFPs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards for logistics providers across Mexico and cross-border operations Manage contracts including MSAs, lane strategies, rate structures, SLAs, and performance agreements Ensure supplier compliance with safety, risk, insurance, cybersecurity, and cross-border regulations Support sourcing and management of transportation providers across TL, LTL, and cross-border drayage Optimize carrier mix and freight lane strategies to meet production, project, and delivery requirements Manage and resolve logistics disruptions such as capacity constraints, border delays, and service failures Support warehousing and 3PL operations including cross-dock, staging, kitting, and sequencing activities Partner with plant and project teams to align logistics solutions with production schedules and installation timelines Drive improvements in inventory accuracy, dwell time, handling efficiency, and cost control Support parcel carrier strategy for aftermarket, service, and time-sensitive shipments Optimize parcel rates, service levels, and carrier allocation, including expedited shipping solutions Monitor supplier performance through scorecards, reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives Ensure strong performance in on-time delivery, damage reduction, safety, and cost transparency Act as the primary logistics sourcing contact for Chihuahua operations and key stakeholders Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, logistics, project management, finance, and compliance teams Identify and mitigate risks related to cross-border operations, capacity, and supply chain disruptions Deliver cost savings, productivity improvements, and enhanced supply chain performance across logistics categories MUST HAVE 4–7 years’ experience in transportation sourcing, logistics operations, 3PL management, or category execution roles. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field. Strong working knowledge of TL/LTL transportation, cross‑border drayage, warehousing operations, and parcel networks. Experience executing supplier negotiations and managing logistics service providers supporting Mexico‑based operations. Strong analytical and communication skills in a matrix organization. Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Power BI, Ariba, or Coupa preferred. WE VALUE Experience supporting maquiladora manufacturing operations. Familiarity with US–Mexico cross‑border execution, drayage models, and near‑shore logistics. Exposure to project‑based, engineered‑to‑order, or installation‑driven supply chains. Bilingual Spanish / English strongly preferred. #LI-Hybrid