Intern - Strategic Sourcing Specialist (12-month contract)
Honeywell
As an Intern - Strategic Sourcing Specialist here at Honeywell, you will gain hands-on experience in strategic sourcing and procurement in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will contribute to ongoing projects and bring fresh, innovative ideas. You will report directly to our Sr. Director Strat Sourcing, and you’ll work out of our Bucharest location on a Hybrid (3 days in the office + 2 days from home) work schedule.
Join the Future of Procurement at Honeywell!
At Honeywell, we're building a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world. As part of our team, you'll work with passionate innovators who are transforming industries, from aviation to manufacturing, leveraging technology, data analytics, and advanced materials.
This paid internship offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in strategic sourcing and procurement in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You’ll work directly with seasoned professionals, supporting projects that drive global sourcing excellence and optimize supply chain performance across Honeywell
Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing and executing commodity strategies that align with business objectives, focusing on quality, cost, and supplier performance.
- Analyze procurement data to identify opportunities for cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and process improvements.
- Support the coordination of sourcing projects from end to end, ensuring deadlines and objectives are met.
- Work with stakeholders across the organization, including the Buying Operations Team, to facilitate supplier management and optimize procurement processes.
- Collaborate with the Category Strategy Team to support site and category productivity reviews and other value-generating initiatives.
- Support the digital procurement strategy, including initiatives involving AI tools and negotiation bots.
- Prepare status reports, KPIs, and communicate results to leadership, driving transparency and accountability.
- Assist in negotiations and help execute agreements with suppliers that align with the global sourcing strategy.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Finance, Procurement, Business, Engineering, IT or a related field.
- Strong analytical skills with experience in Excel (Power BI, SAP or Tableau is a plus)
- Fluent English (B2 and above); Any other language skill is a plus
- Growth mindset and resilient personality
- Demonstrates a strong willingness to learn and thrive in dynamic team environments, fostering a collaborative spirit
- Interest in learning about indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, and supply chain optimization.
We Offer
• Career Growth: Clear pathways for advancement, regular feedback, and mentorship opportunities.
• Skill Development: Access to training and certifications.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements and support for combining work with education.
• Tech and Innovation: Access to modern tools, technologies, and innovative work environments.
• Company Culture: Sense of community, team-building activities, and social events.
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 be part of a global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers, and doers who make the things that make the future!
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Honeywell 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.