Strategic Sourcing Lead for Aerospace Development

Honeywell Aerospace US LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist to drive procurement strategies for development programs and ensure supply chain continuity. You will lead IPT sourcing, manage IPDS deliverables, and coordinate with cross‑functional teams to optimize costs and supplier performance.

The role involves on-site responsibilities in Phoenix, with 15% travel to manage suppliers and participate in on-site supplier engagements.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Science, Business, Finance, Supply Chain or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in Integrated Supply Chain and Program/Project Management.
• Experience in cross‑functional collaboration with engineering, operations, and sales/marketing teams to align sourcing strategies.
• Ability to analyze market trends and supplier capabilities to mitigate risks and optimize costs.

Responsibilities

• IPT (Integrated Product Team) Sourcing lead for assigned development programs ensuring alignment with the Program Management Office.
• Escalation point of contact for assigned programs for all sourcing needs, including cost, quality, and delivery.
• Report out to sourcing leadership on program status; including recovery schedules if necessary.
• Manage IPDS (integrated product development system) phase gate deliverables for Sourcing and Procurement and ensure completion on time.
• Lead all aspects of ESE (Early Supplier Engagement) for identified critical parts on each assigned program; includes on site Supplier – Engineering meetings on supplier feedback on HON design (affordability, producibility).
• Lead negotiations to get new parts on contract with preferred suppliers, and purchase orders place to meet program requirements.
• Produce and report sourcing metrics to program teams and SBU Leads. Ensure all metrics meet goal objectives and corrective actions are in place.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Sourcing leadership

Contract management

Supplier negotiations

Cross‑functional collaboration

Education

BA/BS in Science, Business, Finance, Supply Chain or related discipline

Tools

SAP

e-sourcing platforms

Job description

Honeywell Aerospace is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist to drive procurement strategies for development programs and ensure supply chain continuity. You will lead IPT sourcing, manage IPDS deliverables, and coordinate with cross‑functional teams to optimize costs and supplier performance.

The role involves on-site responsibilities in Phoenix, with 15% travel to manage suppliers and participate in on-site supplier engagements.