Job DescriptionAs a Sr Strategic Sourcing Specialist here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will play a crucial role in driving procurement of materials and services in alignment with business leadership. You will be responsible for establishing and executing procurement strategies to achieve the lowest total cost, reduced working capital, and ensure supply continuity.
In this role, you will impact the company by driving competitive commodity and category supply strategies, managing supplier performance, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. You will also contribute to the growth and success of the business by identifying cost-saving opportunities, implementing value engineering initiatives, and eliminating sole/single sources.
You will report directly to our Sr ISC Project Mgmt Manager and you'll work out of our Tempe, AZ location on a Hybrid work schedule.
ResponsibilitiesKEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Drive and execute Annual and Strategic Plan with supporting strategies
- Right and Fast execution of strategies to align with business Growth and New Product Introductions
- Manage Category and Commodity Strategies including spend analysis, Benchmarking, Cost, Market Analysis, and Global Technology/Economic trends
- Build new relationships with key Supplier Leadership
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Technology, Business, Operations, Finance, and Quality and other Honeywell Aerospace Businesses
- Lead Supplier selection, RFQ and RFI process, Negotiation, Contracting, and supplier performance processes
- Apply effective Sourcing supplier risk assessment methodologies to ensure supplier continuity
- Improve Working Capital through Payment Terms extensions, Payment cycle optimization, Vendor Managed Inventories
- Inventory and Lead time reductions
QualificationsYOU MUST HAVE- 6+ years in Contract Management and Negotiations
- Proficient in Data analytics tools such as Excel
- Strong negotiation skills and strategic thinking to manage multiple projects in a dynamic global environment
- Experience with supplier selection, RFQ and RFI processes, and contract management
- Knowledge of sourcing supplier risk assessment methodologies to ensure supplier continuity
WE VALUE- Extensive experience in sourcing & procurement
- Working and/or Leading in Matrix and complex Team Environments
- Project Management and/or Contract Management Experience
- Professional Certifications in Project/Supply Chain/ Procurement/Contract Management
- Team Leader experience in Supply Management/Sourcing/Procurement/Business
- Demonstrated Business and financial acumen
- Experience with SAP, E Sourcing Platforms, Request for Quotation Tools, Project
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL AEROSPACEBeyond 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 TIMELINEThe 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. 11/09/2026
EXPORT COMPLIANCEDue 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.
