You will report directly to our Senior Strategic Sourcing Director and you’ll work out of our Bangalore, India location on a Hybrid work schedule.
In this role, you will impact the company by executing global sourcing strategies that optimize product cost, improve supplier performance, and support business growth objectives. This role partners closely with Engineering, Product Management, Operations, Finance, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to drive cost competitiveness throughout the product lifecycle. As a people leader at Honeywell, you will play a critical role in developing and supporting our employees to help them perform at their best and drive change across the company. As a key leader, you will continuously work to build a strong, diverse team by recruiting talent, identifying and developing successors, driving retention and engagement, and fostering an inclusive culture.
ResponsibilitiesKEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and execute global product cost reduction strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Lead should-cost analysis, cost modeling, and benchmark assessments to identify cost optimization opportunities.
- Drive annual productivity savings and total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements.
- Analyze material cost drivers, manufacturing processes, market trends, and commodity impacts.
- Partner with Engineering and Product Development teams during New Product Introduction (NPI) phases.
- Influence product design decisions through Design-to-Cost (DTC) and Value Engineering initiatives.
- Monitor product cost performance and develop mitigation plans against inflationary pressures.
- Support product lifecycle management activities, including sourcing transitions and cost optimization projects.
- Monitor commodity markets, supply chain trends, and geopolitical risks impacting product costs.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, sustainability objectives, and regulatory requirements.
YOU MUST HAVE
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Finance, Operations, or related field.
- 8+ years of sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or product cost management experience.
- Proven track record of delivering significant cost savings and productivity improvements.
- Experience with cost modeling, should-cost analysis, and total cost of ownership methodologies.
- Advanced analytical and financial acumen.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required
WE VALUE
- Master's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
- Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Knowledge of best practices in procurement and supply chain management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies.
- Experience with supplier relationship management and supplier development
About UsHoneywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Finance, Operations, or a related field
- 8+ years of sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or product cost management experience
- Proven track record of delivering significant cost savings and productivity improvements
- Experience with cost modeling, should-cost analysis, and total cost of ownership methodologies
- Advanced analytical and financial acumen
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required
- Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
- Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Knowledge of best practices in procurement and supply chain management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies
- Experience with supplier relationship management and supplier development
Honeywell Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Honeywell and has not been reviewed or approved by Honeywell.
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans feature a notably strong company 401(k) match with vesting after three years, enhancing long-term savings security. Additional tax-advantaged accounts and company contributions for eligible earners further strengthen financial preparedness.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off policies include flexible or unlimited vacation for many salaried roles and a broad observed-holiday schedule, providing manager-approved flexibility. This structure supports rest and work-life balance across varied needs.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave offers paid time for birth, adoption, or foster care that can be taken consecutively or intermittently. The design enables practical flexibility in how family leave is used.
Honeywell Insights
What We Do
Honeywell is a Fortune 500 company that invents and manufactures technologies to address tough challenges linked to global macrotrends such as safety, security, and energy. With approximately 110,000 employees worldwide, including more than 19,000 engineers and scientists, we have an unrelenting focus on quality, delivery, value, and technology in everything we make and do.
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