Sr. Director Indirect IT Strategic Sourcing

Honeywell Aerospace; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-subsidized medical, dental, -

Vision and life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Employee assistance program

Educational assistance

Parental leave

12 paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a senior strategic sourcing leader to drive global IT technology sourcing across software, hardware, services and telecom. You will lead a team of commodity managers, negotiate complex multiyear agreements, and shape supplier strategies to enable global IT initiatives and SDWAN, IaaS, and VoIP transformations.

The role focuses on optimizing spend, lifecycle management, and alignment with IT leadership, with a strong emphasis on risk management and innovation in a

Qualifications

• 8-10 years blended experience in strategic sourcing and IT category.
• Experience with large enterprise IT Software and system integrator / service providers.
• Customer focus and business acumen.
• High motivation with boundless energy to get things done.
• Ability to execute and remove obstacles.
• Track record of navigating complex and ambiguous environments with intelligent risk taking.
• Ability to influence and lead at all levels.
• Desire to innovate and challenge the status quo.
• Technical skills including strong negotiation skills, fluent with contract terms and conditions, and knowledge of effective technology driven-sourcing processes.
• Experience with agile development frameworks, outsourced IT service and systems integrator models.
• Lean or Blackbelt certification a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 9 Commodity Managers and 1 Director.
• Negotiate multiyear Master Service Agreements, EULAs, and SaaS Agreements.
• Negotiate large on-premise and SaaS software license agreements and manage the entire software renewal lifecycle.
• Support negotiation of implementation agreements with large IT service providers.
• Develop strategies to optimize our spend in IT services, consolidate, solidify our Statement of Work process and balance between sub-contract labor and contract services.
• Develop strategies to better manage the lifecycle of laptops with IT
• Develop strategies to optimize server spend and configurations within the context of growth of IaaS.
• Develop strategies to manage broadband/ dedicated internet services as Honeywell moves to SDWAN.
• Support the transformation of voice services (VoIP) and optimization of fragmented global telecom spend.
• Integrate with IT leadership and IT service owners to jointly develop technology and supplier strategies.
• Drive procurement and sourcing requirements with speed, agility, and intelligent risk taking.
• Drive Productivity, Spend reduction, improve Working Capital/Cash, and drive balance of trade for the category.
• Lead development of supplier plans, scorecards and Quarterly Business Reviews.
• Own Supply Base Management, supplier strategies and establish plans for Preferred Suppliers, Tail Spend, etc.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, integrations and divestitures

Skills

Strategic sourcing

IT category management

Negotiation

Leadership

Influence and leadership

Risk management

Complex environments

Innovation

Contract terms

Agile familiarity

Sourcing processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree IT/Business/Supply Chain/Finance

MBA/Masters Degree preferred

P.M. or CPSM certification

Lean or Blackbelt certification a plus

Job description

Job Description

At Honeywell Aerospace, we are driving global transformation within IT and Sourcing/Procurement. In this role, you will be responsible for global IT Technology Strategic Sourcing and execution for Honeywell Aerospace spend in IT Software, Hardware, IT Services and Telecommunications with global supplier spend of $350M+. Reporting to the Senior Director Indirect Strategic Sourcing, you will partner closely with IT to understand global strategies and develop creative solutions to enable those strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 9 Commodity Managers and 1 Director


• Negotiate multiyear Master Service Agreements, EULAs, and SaaS Agreements


• Negotiate large on-premise and SaaS software license agreements (such as SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, etc.) and manage the entire software renewal lifecycle


• Support negotiation of implementation agreements with large IT service providers


• Develop strategies to optimize our spend in IT services, consolidate, solidify our Statement of Work process and balance between sub-contract labor and contract services


• Develop strategies to better manage the lifecycle of laptops with IT


• Develop strategies to optimize server spend and configurations within the context of growth of IaaS


• Develop strategies to manage broadband/ dedicated internet services as Honeywell moves to SDWAN


• Support the transformation of voice services (VoIP) and optimization of fragmented global telecom spend


• Integrate with IT leadership and IT service owners to jointly develop technology and supplier strategies


• Drive procurement and sourcing requirements with speed, agility, and intelligent risk taking


• Drive Productivity, Spend reduction, improve Working Capital/Cash, and drive balance of trade for the category


• Lead development of supplier plans, scorecards and Quarterly Business Reviews


• Own Supply Base Management, supplier strategies and establish plans for Preferred Suppliers, Tail Spend, etc.


• Support mergers, acquisitions, integrations and divestitures

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• 8-10 years blended experience in strategic sourcing and IT category (i.e working with and managing technology partners with deep experience and understanding of IT Software providers, system integrators, SaaS, cloud (IaaS/PaaS, data and analytics)

WE VALUE

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business, Supply Chain or Finance


• Experience with large enterprise IT Software and system integrator / service providers


• Customer focus and business acumen


• High motivation with boundless energy to get things done


• Ability to execute and remove obstacles


• Track record of navigating complex and ambiguous environments with intelligent risk taking


• Ability to influence and lead at all levels


• Desire to innovate and challenge the status quo


• Technical skills including strong negotiation skills, fluent with contract terms and conditions, and knowledge of effective technology driven-sourcing processes


• Experience with agile development frameworks, outsourced IT service and systems integrator models


• MBA/Masters Degree preferred


• P.M. or CPSM certification


• Lean or Blackbelt certification a plus

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

About Us

Join a company that's reintroducing itself to the aviation community we've helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we're launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution. Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world's aircraft, your work here has reach that's rare to find anywhere else. Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we're shaping what comes next. Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.

Benefits

Beyond a performance-driven salary, you'll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that's advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you're eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance


• Short-term and long-term disability coverage


• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts


• Employee assistance program and educational assistance


• Parental leave and 12 paid holidays


• Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time

Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/

Posting Timeline

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Honeywell Aerospace Products And Services Are Found On Aircraft Across Commercial Aviation, Defense And Space. We Operate Through Three Business Areas

• Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology on board 90% of the world's aircraft


• Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep those aircraft flying


• Control Systems supplies the thermal and motion control systems that support takeoff, landing and the safety of everyone on board

With approximately 58,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, we are also advancing systems for autonomous and supersonic platforms — bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com