Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing — Casting & Forging

Honeywell Aerospace; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace, based in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a Senior Director of Strategic Sourcing (Casting and Forging) to lead procurement strategy, drive cost savings, and ensure supply continuity for raw material, casting, and forging categories. Hybrid work from Phoenix, reporting to the VP, Strategic Sourcing, Mechanical, with a strong focus on supplier performance and capital efficiency.

The role demands 15+ years in procurement, deep leadership, and proven ability to develop and execute strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials/Mechanical Engineering or Metallurgy.
• 15+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience developing and executing procurement strategies.
• Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
• Knowledge of SAP and e-sourcing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual and strategic procurement plans.
• Ensure alignment of procurement strategies with business objectives.
• Lead sourcing transition initiatives to optimize the supply base and reduce risk.
• Participate in new supplier search and development.
• Drive supplier negotiation and contract management.
• Recruit, develop, and retain top talent in the procurement team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sourcing strategies.
• Improve sourcing processes and performance through effective management operating systems.
• Communicate and report transition progress to senior leadership.
• Lead supplier management activities to drive deliveries to need and facilitate recovery solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Procurement strategies

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Materials/Mechanical Engineering or Metallurgy

Tools

SAP

E-sourcing platforms

Job description

Honeywell Aerospace, based in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a Senior Director of Strategic Sourcing (Casting and Forging) to lead procurement strategy, drive cost savings, and ensure supply continuity for raw material, casting, and forging categories. Hybrid work from Phoenix, reporting to the VP, Strategic Sourcing, Mechanical, with a strong focus on supplier performance and capital efficiency.

The role demands 15+ years in procurement, deep leadership, and proven ability to develop and execute strategic