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Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field. Employers filing LCAs for this role typically classify it under SOC code 13-1081, with prevailing wage obligations set by DOL.
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As a Director Strategic Sourcing here at Honeywell, you will lead the strategic sourcing initiatives for our Building Automation business, driving cost optimization, supplier relationship management, and procurement excellence to support business growth and operational efficiency.
You will report directly to our VP CPO, and you’ll work out of our Atlanta, GA or Charlotte, NC location on a hybrid work schedule.
In this role, you will impact Honeywell by ensuring the sourcing strategy aligns with business objectives, delivering value through innovative sourcing solutions, and strengthening supplier partnerships to enhance supply chain resilience and competitiveness.
YOU MUST HAVE
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in strategic sourcing or procurement roles.
- Extensive experience in strategic sourcing and procurement leadership within a complex manufacturing or technology environment.
- Strong expertise in supplier negotiation, contract management, and cost reduction strategies.
- Proficiency in supply chain management tools and ERP systems to analyze spend data and drive sourcing decisions.
- Knowledge of risk management and supplier performance evaluation to ensure supply continuity and quality standards.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing supplier relationships globally.
WE VALUE
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field; MBA preferred.
- Strong analytical and financial acumen to support data-driven decision making.
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to build and motivate high-performing teams.
- Experience in the building technologies or industrial sectors is highly desirable.
ABOUT HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGIES
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.
THE BUSINESS UNIT
Honeywell Building Automation (BA) is a leading global provider of products, software, solutions, and technologies that enable building owners and occupants to ensure their facilities are safe, energy efficient, sustainable, and productive. BA products and services include advanced software applications for building control and optimization; sensors, switches, control systems, and instruments for energy.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR 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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans that align with Building Automation business goals and objectives.
- Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and finance teams to identify sourcing opportunities and mitigate supply risks.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the sourcing function to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Manage and develop a high-performing sourcing team to meet current and future business needs.
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.
Director Strategic Sourcing
As a Director Strategic Sourcing here at Honeywell, you will lead the strategic sourcing initiatives for our Building Automation business, driving cost optimization, supplier relationship management, and procurement excellence to support business growth and operational efficiency.
You will report directly to our VP CPO, and you’ll work out of our Atlanta, GA or Charlotte, NC location on a hybrid work schedule.
In this role, you will impact Honeywell by ensuring the sourcing strategy aligns with business objectives, delivering value through innovative sourcing solutions, and strengthening supplier partnerships to enhance supply chain resilience and competitiveness.
YOU MUST HAVE
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in strategic sourcing or procurement roles.
- Extensive experience in strategic sourcing and procurement leadership within a complex manufacturing or technology environment.
- Strong expertise in supplier negotiation, contract management, and cost reduction strategies.
- Proficiency in supply chain management tools and ERP systems to analyze spend data and drive sourcing decisions.
- Knowledge of risk management and supplier performance evaluation to ensure supply continuity and quality standards.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing supplier relationships globally.
WE VALUE
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field; MBA preferred.
- Strong analytical and financial acumen to support data-driven decision making.
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to build and motivate high-performing teams.
- Experience in the building technologies or industrial sectors is highly desirable.
ABOUT HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGIES
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.
THE BUSINESS UNIT
Honeywell Building Automation (BA) is a leading global provider of products, software, solutions, and technologies that enable building owners and occupants to ensure their facilities are safe, energy efficient, sustainable, and productive. BA products and services include advanced software applications for building control and optimization; sensors, switches, control systems, and instruments for energy.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR 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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans that align with Building Automation business goals and objectives.
- Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and finance teams to identify sourcing opportunities and mitigate supply risks.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the sourcing function to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Manage and develop a high-performing sourcing team to meet current and future business needs.
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.
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Verify your degree aligns with sourcing roles
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the role. A supply chain, operations management, or business degree strengthens your specialty occupation case. An unrelated degree may require a credential evaluation showing equivalency through coursework.
Check prevailing wage before accepting offers
Run your target title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing level for SOC 13-1081, so knowing the floor protects you from underpaid offers that could still pass DOL review.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager roles by verified LCA filing history, so you're applying to employers who have already committed to H-1B sponsorship for this specific occupation rather than guessing from job postings.
Ask about cap-exempt status during interviews
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government-affiliated organizations are cap-exempt, meaning they can file your H-1B petition outside the annual lottery. Strategic sourcing roles exist at these employers, and a cap-exempt filing removes lottery risk entirely.
Time your job search around the lottery registration window
USCIS opens H-1B electronic registration in March each year. Starting your sourcing job search in January gives you time to clear interviews, negotiate offers, and get your employer registered before the window closes, avoiding a full year's delay.
Document your strategic sourcing scope for the I-129 petition
USCIS scrutinizes whether sourcing roles genuinely require a specialized degree. Have your employer detail contract value thresholds, supplier complexity, and analytical responsibilities in the petition. Roles managing multi-million-dollar supplier portfolios are harder to classify as non-specialty occupations.
H-1B Visa Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer can show the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as supply chain management, business administration, or operations. Roles that involve complex supplier negotiations, spend analytics, and cross-functional procurement strategy generally satisfy USCIS's specialty occupation standard. Generic purchasing or buying roles with no degree requirement may face more scrutiny.
Which SOC code applies to Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager roles for H-1B purposes?
Most Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager positions are classified under SOC 13-1081, Logisticians, or SOC 11-3061, Purchasing Managers, depending on how the employer structures the role. The SOC code determines the prevailing wage tier DOL requires on the LCA. Review the O*NET profile for each code to confirm which better matches your actual responsibilities before your employer files.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring H-1B visas for sourcing roles?
Search Migrate Mate to browse Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager positions at employers with verified LCA filing history for this occupation. DOL discloses certified LCA data publicly, so it's possible to confirm which companies have sponsored similar roles, not just which ones list it as a possibility in a job posting.
Can my employer file my H-1B petition during the 60-day grace period after my previous job ends?
Yes. USCIS allows a 60-day grace period following involuntary termination from an H-1B role. A new employer can file a cap-subject or cap-exempt H-1B petition on your behalf during this window. If the new petition is filed before the grace period expires, you can begin work once it's approved or after a cap-gap period if applicable.
Does category of seniority affect H-1B approval odds for sourcing roles?
Seniority itself doesn't determine approval, but it affects how your employer documents the specialty occupation requirement. Senior-level sourcing roles with strategic scope, large spend ownership, and advanced analytical duties are easier to support with evidence than entry-level purchasing positions. USCIS may issue an RFE if the job duties appear routine or if the degree requirement isn't enforced in practice.