Honeywell

Senior Director of Strategic Sourcing - Raw Materials, Castings and Forgings

Honeywell • $150K — $180K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor/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
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and executing procurement strategies
  • Excellent negotiation and contract management skills
  • Knowledge of sourcing processes and tools like SAP
  • International experience with exposure to high-growth regions

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
  • 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 through effective management operating systems

Benefits

  • 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
Full Job Description
Job Description

THE POSITION

As a Senior Director Strategic Sourcing here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will play a critical role in driving the procurement strategy and initiatives to achieve cost savings, improve supplier performance, and ensure supply chain continuity. The categories to be managed will include sub commodities Raw Material, Casting and Forging. This is a leadership role with directors managing each of the sub-commodities.

You will report directly to our VP of Strategic Sourcing, Mechanical and you'll work out of our Phoenix, AZ location on a hybrid work schedule.

In this role, you will impact the financial performance of the business through the delivery of cost savings, working capital improvement, and supplier quality by developing and executing annual and strategic procurement plans aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities

KEY 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.


Qualifications

U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENT

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.

YOU MUST HAVE
  • Bachelor/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
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and executing procurement strategies
  • Excellent negotiation and contract management skills
  • Knowledge of sourcing processes and tools, such as SAP and e-sourcing platforms
  • International experience with exposure to high-growth regions
  • Cross-functional experience in engineering/technology, operations, sales/marketing


WE VALUE:
  • Bachelor's Degree / Master's Degree in Supply Chain, or related field
  • Extensive experience in procurement
  • Complex and large project management and/or contract management experience
  • Professional certifications in project/supply chain/procurement/contract management
  • Demonstrated business and financial acumen
  • Experience with SAP, E-Sourcing Platforms, Request for Quotation Tools, Project Management Tools
  • Experience with Six Sigma and Lean methodologies


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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1906
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