Manuel Palacios Garcia

Strategic Sourcing Manager @ Honeywell

About

Strategic Sourcing Manager with 10+ years of experience driving procurement strategy and supplier optimization. Proven ability to manage $150M+ spend, lead complex negotiations, and deliver multi-million-dollar cost savings across direct, indirect and projects categories. Recognized for influencing cross-functional stakeholders, leading regional initiatives, and executing high-impact sourcing strategies within a Fortune 500 environment.

Country

United States

City

Phoenix

Industry

Consumer Goods

Skill

Engineering, Industrial Engineering, French, Project Management, DUT, Microsoft Excel, Global Sourcing, Management, AutoCAD, Visual Basic, Leadership, Languages, Oracle Applications, Gestión de proyectos, Liderazgo, Administración y dirección de empresas, Ingeniería, Lean manufacturing, Negociación, Microsoft Office

Experience

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Honeywell

2022-9 - Present · 4 yrs 1 mo

Arizona, Estados Unidos

• Selected for international relocation from Monterrey, MX to Phoenix, AZ to lead regional sourcing strategies across US West and LATAM, overseeing multi-million-dollar procurement initiatives for construction projects and service contracts. • Own subcontractor sourcing strategy across bid and execution phases, ensuring alignment with sourcing policies, governance requirements, and project delivery needs. • Influence cross‑functionally with Sales, Operations, Engineering, and Legal to mitigate risk and maximize commercial value across projects. • Lead complex supplier & subcontractor negotiations and contract strategies delivering cost savings • Lead and develop a team of Sourcing Professionals, driving performance, strategic execution, and alignment with regional procurement objectives.

Sr. Procurement Category Manager - Indirect Procurement

Honeywell

2020-9 - 2022-9 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico

• Owned category strategy for Facilities management, Janitorial services and Moving services across ~500 sites managing $150M spend • Led strategic sourcing initiatives and RFPs delivering cost reductions and improved supplier performance • Drove supplier consolidation and standardization across multiple regions • Partnered with senior stakeholders to implement scalable procurement strategies

Sr. Strategic Sourcing

Honeywell

2019-5 - 2020-9 · 1 yr 5 mos

Monterrey Area, Mexico

Strategic sourcing lead for all direct material commodities including Castings, Mechanical components, electrical, resins, plastics for a manufacturing site in Ohio, USA for the Smart Metering business at Honeywell.

Senior Procurement Project Manager

Honeywell

2017-9 - 2019-5 · 1 yr 9 mos

Monterrey Area, Mexico

Direct Procurement Project Manager, responsible for key transition projects at one of Honeywell's business units (Performance Materials and Technologies).

Global Sourcing Specialist

2015-7 - 2017-9 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Sourcing Specialist for Non Metallic components in North America. Supplier consolidation opportunities, supporting strategic project development, negotiation strategies and active participation in supply chain operations Advanced sourcing skills in GE Industrial Solutions.

Direct Sourcing - Project Leader

2013-1 - 2015-6 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Supply chain consolidation, implementation of e-business with key suppliers, vendor database management, direct negotiations with key suppliers to obtain leverage, and deflation and cost-out projects for a $150MM buy of electromechanical devices for strategic production sites in Europe, USA, Mexico and Puerto Rico.

Indirect Sourcing Specialist

2012-8 - 2013-1 · 6 mos

Supply chain consolidation, implementation of e-business with key suppliers, vendor database management, deflation and cost-out projects including MRO and services for North America and Puerto Rico sites.