Honeywell

Lead Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Honeywell$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Subcontracts, Procurement and/or Supplier Management
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
  • Graduate Degrees in relevant fields are valued.
  • Experience in leading and closing formal negotiations with suppliers.
  • Deep Engineering and Technical Product Expertise in Machining parts.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a global Machining sourcing strategy for your commodity group.
  • Build and maintain relationships with executive-level contacts at suppliers.
  • Teach and mentor future leaders in strategic sourcing globally.
  • Report to the Sr. Director, Strategic Sourcing for the Electronic Hybrid Category.
  • Ensure alignment of procurement strategies with business guidelines.

Benefits

  • Employer-subsidized health insurance options including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with a company match.
  • Paid parental leave and 12 paid holidays.
  • Educational assistance and employee assistance programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

THE POSITION

As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist at Honeywell, you will play a crucial role in driving the procurement of materials and services in alignment with business guidelines. You will be responsible for establishing and executing procurement strategies to achieve the lowest total cost, reduce working capital, and ensure supply continuity.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop and execute a global Machining sourcing strategy for your commodity group, to realize a challenging Annual Operating Plan and Strategic Annual Plan.
  • Build, maintain, and own relationships with owner and executive level of our highly competitive and consolidated supply base partners.
  • Teach, mentor, and develop future leaders in strategic sourcing worldwide.
  • Report directly to the Sr. Director, Strategic Sourcing for the Electronic Hybrid Category with an annual spend of ~$1.0B Annually.


Qualifications

U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENT

Due to compliance with US export control laws, candidate must be 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/refugee status.

YOU MUST HAVE
  • 5+ years' experience in Subcontracts, Procurement and/or Supplier Management
  • Due to export control regulations, this position requires US citizenship status


WE VALUE:
  • Bachelor's Degree BS or BA, in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Contract Administration, or Engineering Discipline
  • Graduate Degrees in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Contract Administration, or Engineering Discipline
  • Experience leading and closing formal negotiations (price, schedule, payment terms, supplier exceptions to contractual flow down requirements, and standard Terms and Conditions).
  • Experience developing, communicating, and executing an end-to-end global supply chain sourcing strategy for a large complex supplier or a Electronic Hybrid category, by assessing global market conditions, current state and desired future state, business objectives, supplier capabilities, and emerging technologies, and then develop strategic priorities to close any gaps.
  • Experience managing supplier performance throughout the subcontracting lifecycle from new product development to production, and closeout phases
  • Deep Engineering and Technical Product Expertise in the design and redesign of Machining parts including: Housings, Gears, Shafts, Diffusers and in some cases complex assemblies.
  • Proven ability to proactively address obsolescence through redesign or alternate sourcing strategies with minimal disruption and experience mitigating design and qualification costs at the product level by leveraging form-fit-function equivalency or through strategic change control.
  • Demonstrated success repositioning or transitioning build-to-print (BTP) components or subassemblies to new suppliers while preserving performance and compliance requirements.
  • Understanding of IP constraints, technical data packages (TDPs), and build-to-print vs. build-to-spec nuances.
  • Ability to assess and negotiate technical ownership, data rights, and tooling obligations with suppliers.
  • Familiarity with intellectual property law, especially in relation to aerospace electronics and supplier ownership of design.
  • Skilled in contract interpretation and able to secure, identify and preserve Honeywell's rights to technical data and production continuity.
  • Strong supplier relationship management (SRM) capabilities, including past experience developing long-term strategic partnerships and managing performance.
  • Experience with category strategy development, segmentation, and supplier capability classification.
  • Ability to define and implement supply base strategies aligned with business needs and technology roadmaps.
  • Proficient in conducting market intelligence research, cost benchmarking, and technology trend analysis for electronic hybrid categories.
  • Skilled at synthesizing large datasets into visual, actionable insights to inform sourcing strategies and executive decision-making.
  • Strong project management skills with PMP certification preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects involving engineering, legal, quality, and supply chain teams from concept to execution.


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.

About Honeywell

Honeywell Aerospace is an American company that manufactures aircraft engines, avionics, auxiliary power units (APUs), and other aviation products. The company’s product portfolio includes space equipment, turbine engines, auxiliary power units, brakes, wheels, synthetic vision, runway safety systems and other avionics. President Barack Obama awarded a Honeywell employee the National Medal of Technology for his contributions to air flight safety technology. The company also owns a number of patents related to NextGen technology, aircraft windshields, turbochargers, and more. Honeywell Aerospace was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Joining Honeywell offers more than just job opportunities; it's a chance to grow with a company known for leadership in innovation and diversity. As a global leader, Honeywell is where your professional journey can reach new heights through a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

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At Honeywell, you'll be part of a team that drives digital transformation across industries. With a focus on sustainability and advanced technologies, Honeywell is not just preparing for the future; we're creating it. Our diverse and inclusive culture fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities in which we operate.

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Market Cap
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Industry
Net Income
$4.7 billion
Founded
1906
5 Year Trend
-2.6%
Revenue
$32.6 billion
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