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Director Strategic Sourcing (IT)

Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, Tempe, AZ, United States


Job Description Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world’s most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high-growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe. Learn more about Honeywell: click here.

Business Group Honeywell Aerospace Technologies (AT) products and services are found on virtually every commercial, defense, and space aircraft in the world. We build aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components and more, and connect many of them via our high-speed Wi‑Fi offerings. Our solutions create healthier air travel, more fuel‑efficient and better‑maintained aircraft, more direct and on‑time flight arrivals, safer skies and airports, and more comfortable flights, along with several innovations and services that reflect exciting and emerging new transportation methods such as autonomous and supersonic flight. Revenues in 2023 for Honeywell Aerospace Technology were $14B and there are approximately 21,000 employees globally. To learn more, please visit click here.

Position As a

Director Strategic Sourcing

at Honeywell, 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. You will lead a team of procurement professionals, collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders, and establish strong supplier relationships. You will report directly to the

Sr. Director Strategic Sourcing

and work out of the

Tempe, AZ

location on a

Hybrid

work schedule. In this role, you will have a significant impact on the financial performance of the business through the delivery of cost savings, working capital improvement, and supplier performance. You will be responsible for developing and executing annual and strategic procurement plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute annual and strategic procurement plans

Ensure alignment of procurement strategies with business objectives

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

Qualifications

10 plus 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 Digital Technology, Supply Chain and Finance

What We Value

Master’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field, preferable

Extensive experience in procurement and sourcing

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

US Persons 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 a person with protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, leading‑edge work, and developing solutions side‑by‑side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer‑subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave; Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave); and 12 paid holidays. For more information visit: click here.

Equal Opportunity Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn more about inclusion and diversity: click here.

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