Lead Strategic Sourcing Specialist

The Lead Strategic Sourcing Specialist, UOP Inorganics Portfolio, develops and executes global category strategies for inorganic raw materials, chemicals, minerals, catalyst and adsorbent inputs, and other process-critical materials supporting UOP manufacturing and technology businesses. This role drives value through supplier partnerships, market intelligence, cost and working-capital optimization, innovation, risk management, and supply continuity. The position partners with Integrated Supply Chain, Operations, Technology, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Legal, Product Management, and Commercial teams to support growth and operational excellence. This position reports to the Director of Strategic Sourcing on a Hybrid work schedule. Note: New Hires may need to work 100% onsite Monday – Friday for the first 90 days MUST HAVES Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field. 6+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, supply chain, or relevant commercial leadership. Experience sourcing industrial or specialty chemicals, inorganic materials, catalyst inputs, minerals, or related process materials. Demonstrated success developing global sourcing strategies and managing complex international supplier relationships. Strong negotiation and contract-management experience involving significant spend and long-term supply agreements. Experience leading cross-functional projects and influencing stakeholders across functions, sites, and regions. Strong analytical, financial, and business acumen, including evaluation of markets, cost structures, and supplier economics. Experience assessing supply-chain risk and implementing continuity and mitigation strategies. Ability to travel domestically and internationally based on business and supplier needs. WE VALUE Advanced degree such as an MBA or master's degree in Supply Chain, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related discipline. Experience supporting refining, petrochemical, catalyst, adsorbent, specialty-materials, or process-technology businesses. Knowledge of alumina, silica, zeolites, clays, specialty minerals, industrial chemicals, and their global supply markets. Experience sourcing across North America, Europe, Asia, India, and the Middle East. Professional certification such as CPSM, CSCP, CIPS, or equivalent. Experience with SAP, Ariba, spend analytics, should-cost modeling, procurement digitalization, and responsible sourcing. SUCCESS MEASURES Achievement of annual productivity, cost savings, cash, and value-creation objectives. Supply continuity and reduced risk or single-source dependency across critical inorganic-material categories. Improved supplier quality, delivery, responsiveness, innovation, and sustainability performance. Successful implementation of global category strategies, long-term agreements, and negotiated value. Effective stakeholder partnership supporting business growth and operational priorities. BENEFITS OF WORKING AT HONEYWELL 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. Learn more (https://benefits.honeywell.com/) ABOUT HONEYWELL Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial, and pro…

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