**Senior Strategic Sourcing Spec, Bucharest, Romania** The future is what you make it. When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future. That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe and even making it possible to breathe on Mars. Working at Honeywell isn’t just about developing cool things. That’s why all our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries. Are you ready to help us make the future? Reporting to the Center of Excellence (COE) Packaging Director of Strategic Sourcing, this position is responsible for creating value by communicating the latest trends in terms of design, new technologies and material optimization. This role has very high visibility within the organization to guide the various business as this data will provide critical information to help guide strategic, engineering and design decision making. The candidate will utilize various market intelligence sources, engineer & design packaging advisors. In addition, this person will also support the Center of Excellence (COE) with some key KPI ownership and support to drive but not limited to activities like HGR (Hight growth region) moves, 1:1:1 supplier rationalizations and other areas to support. **Responsibilities:** + Identify cost saving opportunities via redesign, alternate material, alternate supplier, new technologies, supplier rationalization, SKU’s consolidation, drive negotiations and/or enhanced packaging processes in the sites + Experience in contract negotiations, experience in category strategy construction and implementation + Being a voice that can influence critical stakeholders, assist with identifying key core packaging suppliers/partners + Packaging liaison for sustainability – drive sustainability initiatives + Drive VE & CE projects to execution – establish parameters to reduce barriers + Complete understanding of market trends in terms of material indices, packaging equipment enhancements, sustainability requirements, packaging regulations (if applicable). Attend Packaging Expos to stay abreast of industry **Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree + At least 3 years of work experience in strategic sourcing or supply chain function + Experience working in a matrixed organization + Bring a growth mindset and creative attitude to change the status Quo **Our offer:** + Competitive Salary regularly increased based on your performance; + Market-leading Sales performance incentive rewarding your individual achievements; + Enjoy 25 vacation days per year, plus extra days off for life's special events + We provide meal vouchers; + Flexible benefits basket with monthly budget allocated (top up medical insurance, life insurance, pension, vacation/ cultural/ fuel vouchers); + Medical Insurance Plan paid by the company; + Christmas and Easter bonuses; + Recognition & referral bonus programs; + Comprehensive induction, ongoing training and development to set you up for success; + In-house and external learning platforms (Udemy) to continue to expand your skills; + Work experience opportunities to help you grow your career with us; + Global employee networks to help you connect and grow; + Employee Assistance Program - Free and confidential service to help with any difficulties regarding work, life and personal or family matters; + In case of unfortunate events, we support you by offering you free days and financial support (handled on a case by case basis) or Family financial aids; + Access Integrity line - Any workplace issues or violations that need to be raised in good faith, can be communicated in a safe, private and confidential environment; + Your family is growing while working at Honeywell? We congratulate you by offering special bonuses; + Frequent Employee Engagement activities fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment; + 3 + 2 hybrid work arrangement to support your work-life balance; + Flexible working hours; + Fresh fruit days in the office. **Equal opportunity statement** We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. **Join us now and make an impact!** **\#TheFutureIsWhatWeMakeIt** **\#Li-Hybrid** Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.