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    Randstad Sourceright NA for Honeywell

    Automation and Control Solutions

    Procurement Project Manager

    Bengaluru, IndiaHybridFull-time5+ yrs experiencePosted 2w ago
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    Job description

    As a Direct Materials Productivity Manager here at Honeywell, you will be responsible for driving productivity improvements and cost efficiencies in the direct materials supply chain. Your role will focus on optimizing procurement strategies, enhancing supplier performance, and ensuring the seamless flow of materials to support manufacturing and operational objectives. You will leverage your expertise in supply chain management and data analytics to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process enhancement, contributing directly to Honeywell’s competitive advantage and profitability.

    You will report directly to the Senior Director Procurement for Process Automation and you’ll work out from one our India locations (Bangalore/Hyderabed/Pune) on a Hybrid work schedule.

    In this role, you will impact Honeywell’s operational efficiency by leading initiatives that improve material cost productivity, reduce waste, and strengthen supplier partnerships. Your leadership will ensure that material availability aligns with production demands while maintaining cost targets and quality standards, thereby supporting the company’s overall business goals.

    Your role also include overseeing, supervising and reviewing tasks performed by team members to ensure effective execution of work; managing end to end processes and project for both internal and external clients with responsibility for timely accurate delivery; issuing clear instructions and directions to team members on task to be performed; and monitoring and guiding junior colleagues to support their skills development, professional growth, and overall success.

    Responsibilities

    • Develop and implement direct materials productivity strategies aligned with business objectives to drive cost savings and operational efficiencies.
    • Responsible for execution of productivity projects and achieving Gross Productivity and Net Productivity Annual Operating Plan (AOP) targets
    • Responsible for developing a pipeline of productivity projects working cross-functionally with strategic sourcing, factory operations, engineering, offering management and suppliers globally
    • Responsible for achieving the productivity targets for all the levers i.e. Negotiations, Value Engineering, Component Engineering, Rebates and Deflation with the objective of achieving Gross Productivity and Net Productivity targets
    • Analyze procurement data and supplier performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and cost reduction opportunities.
    • Analyze spend receipts data and find opportunities for cost savings working closely with supplier sourcing leaders and procurement operations
    • Collaborate closely with procurement, engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to optimize material specifications, sourcing strategies, and inventory management.
    • Lead supplier engagement initiatives to improve cost competitiveness.
    • Manage cross-functional projects focused on waste reduction, process improvements, and supply chain optimization.
    • Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to direct materials productivity and cost savings to senior leadership.
    • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies to enhance supply chain processes.
    • Support the development and deployment of procurement tools and technologies to improve data visibility and decision-making.
    • Mentor and develop team members to build capabilities in materials productivity and supply chain excellence.

    Qualifications

    YOU MUST HAVE

    • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
    • 5+ years of relevant experience in direct materials productivity or supply chain management roles.
    • Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
    • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to driving change.
    • Ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional team environment.

    WE VALUE

    • Proven experience in managing direct materials procurement and productivity within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
    • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and drive actionable insights.
    • Expertise in supplier management, contract negotiation, and cost reduction strategies.
    • Proficiency with ERP systems, procurement software, and data analysis tools.
    • Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing projects that deliver measurable productivity improvements.

    About Us

    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 process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.

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    Randstad Sourceright NA for Honeywell

    Honeywell Automation and Control Solutions (ACS) team members are part of a global, 65,000-employee network of smart and entrepreneurial, hard-working and inquisitive professionals who solve problems every single day. Put simply, our employees create safer, more energy efficient, more secure and more productive environments for our customers around the world.  ACS turnout gear protects firefighters from extreme temperatures; our thermostats keep homeowners comfortable; our security systems ensure the safety and security of facilities from backyard sheds to Las Vegas casinos; our rugged mobile computers track packages and goods as they are shipped across the globe; our sensors measure temperature and pressure in hemodialysis machines and other medical devices.   ACS energy management services have helped big-box retailers achieve double-digit reductions in their peak energy demand, and our process control systems are used in the world's top 50 oil refineries. As much as we are a product and solutions company, we are a technology company. In fact, our technology is in 150 million homes and 10 million buildings. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations in more than 100 countries , ACS is organized into seven strategic business units -- five focused on products and two on services and solutions. ACS is an approximately $15 billion division of Honeywell, a Fortune 100 industrial technology company based in Morristown, New Jersey. We'd love to have you consider coming to work with us. We are Honeywell!

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