Principal Strategic Sourcing Specialist – International Ocean, Air & Customs Brokerage

Role Overview

• Develop and execute global category strategies for international ocean freight, air freight, and customs brokerage services, aligned with Honeywell Intelligrated business and project delivery objectives.
• Own category roadmaps that balance cost competitiveness, service performance, regulatory compliance, capacity assurance, and supply chain resilience.
• Drive standardization where appropriate while allowing flexibility for project‑specific and customer‑driven requirements.
• Lead global sourcing initiatives including RFPs/RFQs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and awards for international carriers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers.
• Negotiate and manage master service agreements (MSAs), rate structures, SLAs, and compliance requirements across transportation and brokerage providers.
• Ensure contracts reflect Honeywell standards for risk, liability, compliance, cybersecurity, and sustainability.
• Own the customs brokerage category, including broker selection, governance, performance management, and continuous improvement.
• Partner closely with Trade Compliance to ensure brokerage strategies align with global customs regulations, Free Trade Agreements, HTS classifications, and country‑specific requirements.
• Ensure effective broker support for project cargo, complex machinery, time‑critical shipments, and customer‑specific delivery constraints.
• Drive consistency in customs processes, documentation quality, clearance cycle times, and audit readiness.
• Monitor global freight and brokerage market trends, capacity dynamics, regulatory changes, and geopolitical risks.
• Leverage data, indices, and performance metrics to inform sourcing strategies and proactively mitigate disruption risk.
• Develop and maintain category KPIs tied to cost, service, compliance, and schedule adherence.
• Collaborate with Logistics, Project Management, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Trade Compliance, and Sourcing leadership to align category strategies with execution needs.
• Act as the primary subject‑matter expert for international transportation and brokerage sourcing within Honeywell Intelligrated.
• Support project planning activities where logistics and customs requirements materially impact cost, timing, or feasibility.
• Manage supplier performance through scorecards, QBRs, corrective action plans, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive accountability for on‑time performance, clearance efficiency, issue resolution, cost transparency, and compliance adherence.
• Identify opportunities to improve service reliability, reduce dwell time, and optimize total landed cost.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to capacity constraints, port congestion, regulatory changes, geopolitical disruption, and customs delays.
• Ensure adherence to Incoterms®, international shipping regulations, customs laws, and Honeywell compliance standards.
• Support internal and external audits related to transportation and customs brokerage activities.
• Deliver measurable cost savings, productivity gains, and service improvements across transportation and brokerage categories.
• Support Honeywell Intelligrated sustainability goals through emissions reduction initiatives, modal optimization, and responsible supplier practices.

Requirements

• 8 or more years of experience in international logistics, strategic sourcing, category management, or trade operations, with ownership of ocean, air, and/or brokerage categories.
• Strong knowledge of global ocean and air freight markets, customs brokerage operations, and freight forwarding models.
• Proven experience negotiating complex global contracts and managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Solid understanding of customs regulations, import/export processes, and international shipping documentation.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and sourcing platforms (e.g., Coupa, Ariba).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder influence, and project management skills in a matrixed environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, International Trade, Logistics, or related field (Master’s degree or MBA preferred).
• Familiarity with Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), HTS classification, valuation, and global trade compliance programs.
• Experience supporting project‑based, engineered‑to‑order, or capital equipment supply chains.
• Exposure to project cargo, oversized freight, or time‑critical customer deliveries.
• Multilingual capabilities or international work experience.

Tech Stack

• Cyber Security

Benefits

• 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.